For sale Flat

Millrise

Lymebrook Way, Milehouse, Newcastle, ST5 9GA

2 beds 1 baths Listed 29 Oct 2026 (-6d)

£85,000

Shared ownership

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£105,000

Local average

£90,793 (-6.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,554 of 33,755)

Street crime

233 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • A First Floor Apartment In This Desirable Over 55s Development
  • Upvc Double Glazing & Piped Central Heating
  • Fitted Kitchen / Dining / Living Space
  • Two Generous Bedrooms
  • Jack & Jill Wet Room
  • Communal Areas Including Conservatory, Hobby Room, Utility and Gardens
  • Allocated Parking Space
  • Set On Maintained Grounds Providing Ample Access To Green Spaces
  • Council Tax Band "B" Payable to Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • Viewing Essential !

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Communal
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this well-appointed two-bedroom first floor retirement apartment, situated within the highly regarded Mill Rise Village development and available to purchasers aged 55 and over. Offered at £85,000 for a 75% share, this delightful apartment provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy independent and secure retirement living within a welcoming and well-maintained community setting. Thoughtfully designed with both comfort and convenience in mind, the accommodation comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, together with a stylish Jack and Jill wet room, which is accessible from both the hallway and principal bedroom. The heart of the home is the bright and spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, creating a sociable and contemporary living environment. The modern fitted kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, where French doors open onto a juliet balcony. Mill Rise Village offers a range of communal facilities and beautifully maintained gardens, providing residents with attractive outdoor spaces in which to relax and socialise. The development also promotes a friendly community atmosphere, whilst the apartment benefits from off-road parking for added convenience.

The property is being sold with NO VENDOR UPWARD CHAIN, making it ready for its new owner to move in and enjoy.

Combining comfortable accommodation, independent living and a welcoming community environment, this superb retirement apartment represents an excellent opportunity for those looking to enjoy a relaxed and secure lifestyle.

Entrance Hallway - 3.58m x 2.36m maximum (11'9" x 7'9" maximum) - With Panelled front access door, pendant light fitting, smoke alarm, built-in storage cupboards providing ample domestic storage space, power points, doors leading off to;

Fitted Kitchen / Living Area - 7.90m x 3.86m (25'11" x 12'8") - With Upvc double-glazed patio doors to juliet balcony, Upvc double-glazed window to side, two panelled radiators, feature hearth with timber surround and coal-effect fire, TV aerial connection points. a range of base and wall-mounted kitchen storage cupboards providing ample domestic cupboard and drawer space, round-edge worktop, built-in stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, built-in Indesit oven with four-ring hob and extractor hood above, space for fridge/freezer, space for automatic washing machine, white splashback tiling, and power points.

Bedroom One - 4.65m x 2.97m (15'3" x 9'9") - With Upvc double-glazed window to rear, pendant light fitting, panelled radiator, built-in storage cupboard providing ample domestic storage space, power points, TV aerial connection points, door leading off to;

Jack And Jill Bathroom - 2.29m x 1.65m maximum (7'6" x 5'5" maximum) - With two enclosed light fittings, a white suite comprising low-level dual-flush WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap above and thermostatic direct-flow shower unit, white splashback tiling, and Dimplex wall-mounted electric heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.99m x 2.24m (13'1" x 7'4") - Upvc double-glazed window to rear, pendant light fitting, panelled radiator, power points.

Communal Areas - Throughout the development various seating areas can be found to wind down and relax or enjoy a catch up with other residents or family.

Maintained Grounds - The property is set on mature maintained grounds and offers various seating areas in the communal garden to enjoy the development's green spaces.

Shared Ownership - This property is shared ownership with with Aspire Housing which retain 25% of the ownership of the property. The listed price reflects the 75% share of the property.

Leasehold Charges - Initial Lease Term: 99 Years from 14/2/2010
Lease Term Remaining: 81 Years
There Is No Ground Rent.
For 15 Mill Rise, Monthly Service Charge Is £356.92.

The Service Charge Includes -

Communal Furniture Charge
Communal Cleaning Charge
Estate Caretaking
Housing Management
Communal Electric
Communal Gas
Grounds Maintenance
Aspire Management Charge
Repairs
Building Insurance
Equipment Servicing
Communal Water
Shared Owner Heating Charge

Council Tax - Band 'B' amount payable to Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.

Looking To Sell Your Home? - Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents are one of Staffordshire's leading estate agents and offer a comprehensive sales package to ensure a swift and efficient sale, so don't delay call us on to request your FREE pre market valuation. BUYERS REGISTERED AND WAITING FOR YOUR PROPERTY !

Mortgage - We have access to a financial adviser that specialises in residential mortgages and has access to a host or mortgage lenders. Written quotations on request. Contracts of insurance may be required. Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments or other loans secured on it. Call to arrange your FREE initial consultation today.

There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances.

Note - None of the services, built in appliances or where applicable central heating, have been tested by the Agents and we are unable to comment on serviceability.

Services - Main services of electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Agents at 2 Watlands View, Porthill, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 8AA. Telephone number: .

Listed by

Newcastle Under Lyme

Bob Gutteridge

Reference: 94903293

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Apartment 10, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 77 77 60 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 14, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 79 80 60 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 16, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 78 79 62 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 17, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 84 84 64 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 18, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 84 84 61 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 2, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 74 79 62 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 23, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 83 83 48 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 26, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 84 84 64 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 31, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 84 84 64 m² England and Wales: 2012 onwards Flat
Apartment 34, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 83 83 64 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 36, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 84 84 61 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 37, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 79 79 54 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 39, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 80 80 64 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat
Apartment 40, Mill Rise Village, NEWCASTLE 80 80 66 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Flat
Apartment 41, Mill Rise Village, Lymebrook Way, NEWCASTLE 76 76 64 m² England and Wales: 2003-2006 Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~11,127 m² (2.75 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £85,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
MILL RISE VILLAGE APARTMENT 36 LYMEBROOK WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA £65,000 08/12/2023 Flat
MILL RISE VILLAGE APARTMENT 33 LYMEBROOK WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA £77,000 21/06/2023 Flat
MILL RISE VILLAGE APARTMENT 35 LYMEBROOK WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA £88,000 18/11/2022 Flat
MILL RISE VILLAGE APARTMENT 8 LYMEBROOK WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9GA £67,500 25/05/2022 Flat

Area average: £74,375 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -5.5%
10y growth -15.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of August 2026.

1y (index) 0.3%
5y (index) 7.3%
10y (index) 31%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £753/mo
Realistic £837/mo
Optimistic £921/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Comet Avenue

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Weston Close 0.1 miles
Shop Argos 0.6 miles
Shop Betd 0.7 miles
Train station Silverdale 1.3 miles
Train station Apedale Road 1.4 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 1.7 miles
University Keele University 1.9 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 2.5 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 80
Anti-social behaviour 72
Shoplifting 20
Public order 16
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other theft 10
Burglary 5
Drugs 5
Bicycle theft 4
Other crime 4
Vehicle crime 4
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 233

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 4 Jun 2019
St John Fisher Catholic College Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 5 Mar 2024
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)
Hempstalls Primary School Primary 0.6 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Merryfields School Other 0.7 miles Good — 30 Apr 2014

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
2 bedroom Terraced House in Rogers Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme £975/mo 2 0.07 miles Rightmove
Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 £1/mo — 0.3 miles Rightmove
Malham Road, Newcastle, ST5 £875/mo 2 0.5 miles Rightmove
The Mill, Enderley Mills, Enderley Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 £1,195/mo 2 0.67 miles Rightmove
Dunkirk, Newcastle, ST5 £750/mo 2 0.7 miles Rightmove
Dunkirk, Staffordshire £700/mo 2 0.7 miles Rightmove
West Brampton, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 2 0.83 miles Rightmove
Silverdale Road, Newcastle, ST5 £800/mo 2 0.91 miles Rightmove
Wolseley Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £750/mo 2 0.94 miles Rightmove
Watlands View, Porthill £750/mo 2 0.96 miles Rightmove
Dimsdale Parade West, Newcastle, ST5 £750/mo 2 0.96 miles Rightmove
Orme House, 1 Orme Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £695/mo 2 0.97 miles Rightmove
Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £595/mo — 0.99 miles Rightmove
Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle £825/mo 2 1.03 miles Rightmove
Blunt Street, Newcastle, ST5 £775/mo 2 1.04 miles Rightmove
Clarence Street, Wolstanton £725/mo 2 1.06 miles Rightmove
Hanover Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £845/mo 2 1.06 miles Rightmove
Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £850/mo 2 1.06 miles Rightmove
Apartment 11, Marsh Box, Newcastle, ST5 1FA £795/mo — 1.16 miles Rightmove
Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ £495/mo — 1.17 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £820/mo (50 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.9%
Max investor price (0.8%) £95,375
Target investor price (1%) £76,300
Gross yield 10.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.3×
Monthly cashflow £327/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 15.9%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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