Let House

8 FLORENCE STREET

NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 2BJ

3 beds 1 baths 150 m² Listed 30 Dec 2025 (-178d)

£1,300 pcm

Reduced on 17 Feb 2026

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Property details

Floor area

150 m²

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£69,000 Nov 2008

Local average

£455,953 (-99.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,637 of 33,755)

Street crime

352 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Modern STUDENT accommodation
  • ALL BILLS INCLUDED
  • Town centre location
  • FULLY FURNISHED
  • Available August 2026
  • Finished to a high standard throughout

Additional details

Heating
Gas central

Description

*VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE*New to the market! IMMACULATE three bedroom STUDENT property that has BILLS INCLUDED!!! Fully furnished to a high standard throughout this property is not one to be missed! It is located less than a 5 minute walk to the town centre of Newcastle Under Lyme, where there are many shops, bars and restaurants, there is also a large cinema complex and a choice of health and leisure facilities, so it could not be better situated. The bus station is also in town with a direct bus to Keele and Staffs university campus so would make the perfect base to do your studies!

The property has been freshly decorated throughout and has been furnished to a high standard, comprising as follows;
Entrance hallway
First double bedroom with neutral decor, laminate flooring, double bed, wardrobe and desk
Good sized lounge with modern decor, sofas, TV and coffee table
Modern fitted kitchen that has all white goods and an integral oven and hob

To the first floor there are two further bedrooms, both with neutral decor, carpets and both furnished with double beds, wardrobe and desk and a modern bathroom with attractive white suite and shower over the bath.

Additional benefits include gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and BROADBAND INCLUDED

Early viewing is ESSENTIAL to avoid disappointment so do not delay, call the friendly team today to book your viewing NOW

Rent excludes the Tenancy Deposit and any other charges - please contact us for further information or visit our website.

Listed by

Hartshill

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 170689421

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

176% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/11/2008 (17 years ago) £69,000 +176%
Sold 30/04/1997 (29 years ago) £25,000 —

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
Same street 38 FLORENCE STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2BJ £345,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
FORMER BEWCASTLE LIBRARY MERRIAL STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 1AT £500,000 31/08/2022 Other
Same street 58 FLORENCE STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2BJ £135,000 03/08/2022 Semi-detached
NEWCASTLE CENTRAL LIBRARY, 47 IRONMARKET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 1AT £530,000 03/08/2022 Other
2 CHERRY ORCHARD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2UB £171,000 11/05/2022 Other
34 IRONMARKET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 1RP £205,000 12/04/2022 Other
Same street 46 FLORENCE STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2BJ £245,000 05/11/2021 Terraced
NEWCASTLE METHODIST CHURCH & ASSEMBLY ROOMS MERRIAL STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2AD £350,000 23/07/2021 Other

Street average: £241,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £351,200 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -38%
10y growth -75.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 23.3%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £743/mo
Realistic £826/mo
Optimistic £909/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Anasma 0.1 miles
Shop Studio Effect 0.1 miles
Bus stop Merrial Street 0.1 miles
Hospital Hartshill Medical Centre 0.7 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 0.9 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 1.9 miles
Train station Stoke-on-Trent 1.9 miles
Train station Longport 2.0 miles
University Keele University 2.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 102
Anti-social behaviour 77
Public order 33
Shoplifting 30
Criminal damage and arson 21
Other theft 21
Burglary 16
Drugs 14
Vehicle crime 13
Other crime 12
Possession of weapons 5
Robbery 5
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 352

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Hassell Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 25 Oct 2023
Demetae Academy Other 0.3 miles Good — 30 Jun 2022
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 17 Feb 2017
St John Fisher Catholic College Secondary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 5 Mar 2024
Lyme Brook Independent School Other 0.4 miles Good — 22 Oct 2023

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
Enderley Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £1,350/mo 3 0.14 miles Rightmove
Cumberland Street, Newcastle £975/mo 3 0.42 miles Rightmove
Higherland, ST5 £995/mo 3 0.5 miles Rightmove
Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,050/mo 3 0.63 miles Rightmove
Wesley Place, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 0.7 miles Rightmove
Basford Park Road, Newcastle, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 0.77 miles Rightmove
Maureen Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £995/mo 3 0.78 miles Rightmove
Sydney Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £925/mo 3 0.78 miles Rightmove
Snowgoose Way, Newcastle, ST5 £1,300/mo 3 0.81 miles Rightmove
High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £900/mo 3 0.86 miles Rightmove
Thistleberry Avenue, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,445/mo 3 0.86 miles Rightmove
High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £950/mo 3 0.87 miles Rightmove
Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 0.87 miles Rightmove
Greylag Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 0.88 miles Rightmove
9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX £210/mo — 0.96 miles Rightmove
Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 £1/mo — 1.04 miles Rightmove
Tarragon View, Newcastle under Lyme £1,100/mo 3 1.07 miles Rightmove
Dorridge Grove, Maybank, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,295/mo 3 1.08 miles Rightmove
Liverpool Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 1.16 miles Rightmove
Watlands View, Porthill £800/mo 3 1.4 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £984/mo (39 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 76.92%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,000
Target investor price (1%) £100,000
Gross yield 923.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 0.1×
Monthly cashflow £870/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2768.9%
  • 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).