# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST5 8LA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 BENNETT PLACE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 8LA |
| Price | £895 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £90,000 Dec 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/10/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £450/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,535

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8891-7120-6149-7751-1902)

## Description

Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents are pleased to bring to the rental market this recently modernised and updated semi detached home which offers the modern day comforts of Upvc double glazing along with combi central heating. The property offers a desirable living arrangement comprising of entrance lobby, lounge, fitted kitchen, fully tiled bathroom and to the first floor are three bedrooms. Externally the property offers gardens to front and rear along with off road parking. The property is set in a conveniently located cul de sac which provides ease of access to the A500 & A34 as well as being well placed for access to local shops, schools and amenities. Internal Inspection Essential !

**Entrance Lobby** - With Upvc double glazed frosted front access door, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator, BT telephone point (Subject to usual transfer regulations), oak effect laminate flooring and door leads off to;

**Lounge** - 4.14m x 3.94m (13'7" x 12'11") - With Upvc double glazed window to front, pendant light fitting, t.v. aerial connection point, double panelled radiator, oak effect laminate flooring, power points and door to built in boiler cupboard with Worcester combination boiler providing the domestic hot water and central heating systems.

**Fitted Kitchen** - 3.15m x 2.49m (10'4" x 8'2") - With Upvc double glazed window to rear, Upvc double glazed frosted side access door, six spotlight fittings, a range of base and wall mounted high gloss storage cupboards providing ample domestic cupboard an drawer space, square edge work surface with built in stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap above, built in electric hob unit with oven beneath plus extractor hood above, ceramic splashback tiling, double panelled radiator, vinyl cushion flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine and access off to;

**Ground Floor Bathroom** - 2.44m x 1.47m (8'0" x 4'10") - With Upvc double glazed frosted window to rear, extractor fan, four spotlight fittings, fully tiled in high glazed wall ceramics, a white suite comprising of dual flush w.c., vanity sink unit with chrome mixer tap, "L" shaped bath / shower unit with glazed shower screen, electric shower, vinyl cushion flooring and modern chrome towel radiator.

**First Floor Landing** - With Upvc double glazed frosted window to side, battery an mains smoke alarm and doors to rooms including;

**Bedroom One (Front)** - 3.96m x 3.28m (13'0" x 10'9") - With Upvc double glazed window to front, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator, power points and door to built in wardrobe providing ample storage space.

**Bedroom Two (Rear)** - 3.48m x 2.87m (11'5" x 9'5") - With Upvc double glazed window to rear, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator and power points.

**Bedroom Three (Rear)** - 2.51m x 1.91m (8'3" x 6'3") - With Upvc double glazed window to rear, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator and power points.

**Externally** - 

**Fore Garden** - Bounded by concrete post and timber fencing along with concrete block walls, concrete driveway provides off road parking, shrubs to borders and access off to;

**Rear Garden** - Bounded by concrete post and timber fencing along with garden concrete block walls, lawn section with shrubs and plants to borders.

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

**Terms** - The property is offered to let for a minimum term of six months at £895 per calendar month exclusive of council tax, water rate and all other normal outgoings. A deposit of £1,032.69 will be taken against damage/breakages etc. The tenant will be expected to pay a holding deposit of £206.53 which, subject to successful referencing, will form part of the first months rent. The holding deposit will be forfeit if certain conditions are not met by the applicant, further details can be obtained from the Agent prior to applying.

No Pets, No Smoking.

Before you are granted a tenancy, you will have to demonstrate your eligibility under the Right to Rent 2014 to establish your immigration status

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

**Council Tax** - Council band B payable to Newcastle Under Lyme borough council.

## Property Photos

- ![IMG_1027.JPG](/listings/photos/89956905/711952) - IMG_1027.JPG
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89956905/711953) - LOUNGE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89956905/711955) - LOUNGE
- ![FITTED KITCHEN](/listings/photos/89956905/711957) - FITTED KITCHEN
- ![FITTED KITCHEN](/listings/photos/89956905/711960) - FITTED KITCHEN
- ![GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM](/listings/photos/89956905/711962) - GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
- ![BEDROOM ONE (FRONT)](/listings/photos/89956905/711963) - BEDROOM ONE (FRONT)
- ![BEDROOM ONE (FRONT)](/listings/photos/89956905/711965) - BEDROOM ONE (FRONT)
- ![BEDROOM TWO (REAR)](/listings/photos/89956905/711966) - BEDROOM TWO (REAR)
- ![BEDROOM THREE (REAR)](/listings/photos/89956905/711967) - BEDROOM THREE (REAR)
- ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/89956905/711968) - REAR GARDEN

## EPC Graphs

- ![Capture.JPG](/listings/photos/89956905/711969) - Capture.JPG

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7204508
- **Address:** 11 Bennett Place, NEWCASTLE, ST5 8LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2010
- **Work Completed:** 25/01/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5430087
- **Address:** 11 Bennett Place, NEWCASTLE, ST5 8LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/02/2008
- **Work Completed:** 28/11/2007
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2986841
- **Address:** 11 Bennett Place, NEWCASTLE, ST5 8LA
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/08/2005
- **Work Completed:** 29/06/2005
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £743/mo
- **Realistic:** £825/mo
- **Optimistic:** £908/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Bennett Place, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/41c9216) | £895/mo | 3 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dimsdale View East, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/32408f9) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove |
| [Porthill Bank, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b4f4e01) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.4 miles | Rightmove |
| 3 Bed Flat, Porthill Bank, ST5 | £895/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| [Willard Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/439b0fb) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | Rightmove |
| [Liverpool Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb832f1) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove |
| [Warwick Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST5 7JQ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2a1fbb7) | £795/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | Rightmove |
| [Sandford Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e22b1b7) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1 miles | Rightmove |
| [Victoria Street, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3955fdd) | £700/mo | 3 | 1.03 miles | Rightmove |
| [Mount Pleasant, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/73174a0) | £850/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | Rightmove |
| [Maureen Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1f32e58) | £995/mo | 3 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove |
| [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f374b79) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove |
| [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.16 miles | Rightmove |
| [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ced9126) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dorridge Grove, Maybank, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4b510b1) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.25 miles | Rightmove |
| [Watermills, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2c49cfd) | £930/mo | 3 | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hazel  Road, Staffordshire, ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c57dcdb) | £800/mo | 3 | 1.3 miles | Rightmove |
| [Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3d1f6a) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.34 miles | Rightmove |
| [Basford Park Road, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8243c89) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Sydney Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1054f96) | £925/mo | 3 | 1.58 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £989/mo (38 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £913/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1224.1%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £793/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3667.2%

*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:** £13/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)
