# 2 bedroom town house for rent (ST5 6LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 11 MAGENTA DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 6LD | | Price | £800 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 56 m² | | Last sold | £102,500 Mar 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 04/01/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £578/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,800 ### Recommendations - Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400) - Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500) ## Description This well-presented two-bedroom town house offers comfortable living spaces, arranged to enhance both practicality and privacy. The property is composed of one generous living room, providing a versatile setting for entertaining guests or relaxing at home. The accommodation is complemented by a bathroom, thoughtfully designed for convenience and functionality. A notable feature of this property is the private garden, offering a tranquil outdoor environment suitable for leisure and recreation. For those requiring parking, a private driveway is provided, adding to the ease of daily living. The home benefits from gas central heating, contributing to a warm and energy-efficient environment throughout the year. The earliest availability date for this property is 16 July 2026. Local area Knutton, Staffordshire, benefits from its placement within a well-established locale. The nearby amenities offer practicality for day-to-day needs, while wider access to transport links is available within the region. This area provides a balanced blend of convenience and community, contributing to a welcoming setting for potential residents. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386913) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386920) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386925) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386929) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386935) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91089828/1386937) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Certificate](/listings/photos/91089828/1386941) - EPC Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4140766 - **Address:** 11 Magenta Drive, NEWCASTLE, ST5 6LD - **Certificate Issued:** 16/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 05/10/2006 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5133915 - **Address:** 11 Magenta Drive, NEWCASTLE, ST5 6LD - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2007 - **Work Completed:** 21/09/2007 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £826/mo - **Optimistic:** £909/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Magenta Drive, Knutton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/27fbd79) | £800/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [2 bedroom Terraced House](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/178bf34) | £900/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | Rightmove | | [Clydesdale Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c2c4b2e) | £925/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8b7fe24) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Street, Silverdale, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a96c8fa) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Galingale View, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/eb1fd66) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.61 miles | Rightmove | | [Silverdale, Silverdale, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2841a31) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove | | [Madeley Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/792780b) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | Rightmove | | [Madeley Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b0c9310) | £700/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Hughes Avenue Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/707932d) | £625/mo | 2 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Kimberley Road, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1e6bda) | £800/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | Rightmove | | [Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/01fa70c) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | Rightmove | | [Milehouse Lane Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/332a240) | £750/mo | 2 | 1.01 miles | Rightmove | | [The Mill, Enderley Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/83d0cca) | £1,295/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/066cc26) | £650/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Booth Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffs](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5443654) | £725/mo | 2 | 1.22 miles | Rightmove | | [Cooper Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3cdda32) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Beasley Avenue, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e361456) | £750/mo | 2 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Hassells Bridge, Hassell Street](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f078218) | £925/mo | 2 | 1.36 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £921/mo (61 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £798/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1197% - **Monthly cashflow:** £690/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3569.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £14/m² ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)