# 1 bedroom house of multiple occupation for rent (ST6 2HS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 217 WATERLOO ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST6 2HS | | Price | £425 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 187 m² | | Last sold | £29,000 Sep 1997 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/04/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £1,963/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,500 ### Recommendations - Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000) - Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000) ## Description Waterloo Road is a well-presented shared house conveniently located within walking distance of Hanley town centre. This spacious ground-floor double bedroom is situated at the front of the property and benefits from its own private en-suite, offering an excellent balance of privacy and comfortable shared living. The communal areas include a cosy living room with ample seating, a dining area, and a modern, well-equipped kitchen with appliances and storage space for all residents. There is also an additional bathroom located on the ground floor, just off the kitchen and dining area, as well as a shower room on the first floor. The rent is inclusive of household bills, including Wi-Fi, Council Tax, Gas, Electricity and Water. An ideal choice for anyone looking for comfortable, convenient and hassle-free shared accommodation close to Hanley town centre. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482046) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482052) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482054) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482055) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482057) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482059) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482060) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93747810/2482061) ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £644/mo - **Realistic:** £715/mo - **Optimistic:** £787/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Waterloo Road, Stoke On Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b277d5) | £425/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | 1 Bed Flat, Burslem, ST6 | £575/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | [North Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1085e65) | £425/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Forest Edge, Sneyd Street](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/aa42918) | £775/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | Rightmove | | [Adkins Street,Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/244c53b) | £575/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/661330b) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Lingard Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a888413) | £750/mo | — | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Moorland Road, Stoke-on-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/858b386) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Molly Lees, Baddeley Street](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7563bf7) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Molly Lees, Baddeley Street](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f809c23) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Dartmouth Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f506641) | £450/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [Leonard Street, Burslem](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1c3356f) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove | | [High Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e9d1c1a) | £585/mo | — | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [High Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/09816e8) | £495/mo | — | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [High Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/85874a5) | £635/mo | — | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Kinver Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/23bfc70) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.98 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Stoke on trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2cc76a7) | £595/mo | 1 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/dce27b7) | £595/mo | 1 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove | | [The Boulevard, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e0e026) | £595/mo | — | 1.61 miles | Rightmove | | [High St, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/dbc644d) | £650/mo | 1 | 1.81 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £601/mo (20 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £598/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1688.5% - **Monthly cashflow:** £512/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4980.4% *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:** £2/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)