# 1 bedroom house for rent (ST5 3JU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 6, HARTWELL, HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 3JU |
| Price | £695 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 56 m² |
| Last sold | £84,000 Sep 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/01/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £331/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10

### Recommendations
- E (£10)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8300-4490-8429-2927-7973)

## Description

Hartwell Court, Harrowby Drive on the Westlands is a very desirable address!

The flat has one double bedroom, a very useful study and a combined lounge, dining and kitchen area. The bathroom has a white suite with shower over. In addition the flat has the benefit of a garage which is in a particularly convenient and close location.  

The property has UPVC double glazing and there is also a gas central heating system from a combi boiler.    

To find out more about the property or for more information on the application process, please visit our website. You can request an application form by e-mailing us with the names of everyone over the age of 18 who will be applying and their e-mail addresses.

MATERIAL INFORMATION  

Rent - £695pcm 

Deposit - £801

Holding Deposit - £160

Council Tax Band - A

**Entrance Hall** - Composite front door.  Fitted carpet.  Three large storage cupboards.  Radiator.

**Bedroom One** - 3.78m x 3.33m (12'05 x 10'11) - Grey fitted carpet.  Large fitted wardrobes and vanity.  Radiator.  UPVC double glazed window.

**Bedroom Two/Office** - 1.60m x 1.50m (5'03 x 4'11) - Grey fitted carpet.  UPVC double glazed window.  Radiator.  Shelving.

**Bathroom** - 2.08m x 1.88m (6'10 x 6'02) - Part tiled walls.  White suite consisting of a bath with shower over, wc and wash basin.  Radiator.  Pale laminate flooring.

**Combined Kitchen/Lounge/Dining Room** - 7.32m x 3.78m (24'0 x 12'05) - Part carpeted and part laminate flooring.  Fitted modern white kitchen with integrated electric oven and cooker hood.  Extractor.  Plumbing for washing machine.  two large UPVC double glazed windows.  Radiator.  Feature Fireplace.

**Outside** - Communal gardens.

**Single Garage** -

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/91981662/1923019) - EE Rating

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £747/mo
- **Realistic:** £830/mo
- **Optimistic:** £913/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Harrowby Drive, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2c3daec) | £695/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Harrowby Drive, Elmhurst Harrowby Drive, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cbbb116) | £750/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | Rightmove |
| [Whitmore Road, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8fbc962) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | Rightmove |
| [Waveney Court, Waveney Grove, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a460fec) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove |
| 1 Bed Flat, Clayton Road, ST5 | £645/mo | 1 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| [Gloucester Grange, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c5835e8) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [Gloucester Grange, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cbf4477) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [London Road, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/37e67d8) | £750/mo | 1 | 1.06 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lyme Court, Leech Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/97fa80f) | £711/mo | 1 | 1.17 miles | Rightmove |
| [Trinity Court, No1 London Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ba7971e) | £1,025/mo | 1 | 1.18 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/84717b1) | £670/mo | 1 | 1.21 miles | Rightmove |
| [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c853e8f) | £595/mo | — | 1.22 miles | Rightmove |
| [Vessey Terrace, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b8737bb) | £925/mo | 1 | 1.25 miles | Rightmove |
| [Merrial Street Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/68444a4) | £450/mo | 1 | 1.33 miles | Rightmove |
| [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e685d2e) | £845/mo | 1 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9486d3) | £875/mo | 1 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a888a22) | £945/mo | 1 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [6 King Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3e03a4) | £625/mo | 1 | 1.5 miles | Rightmove |
| [Northcote Court, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6e6a9ff) | £700/mo | 1 | 1.58 miles | Rightmove |
| [Northcote Place, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6314ab5) | £575/mo | — | 1.62 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £679/mo (42 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £698/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1205.2%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £600/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3575.1%

*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:** £12/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)
