161 CLAYTON ROAD
NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 3ER
£250,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
90 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£74,950 May 2003
Price per m²
£2,778/m²
Local average
£198,942 (+25.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,306 of 33,755)
Street crime
219 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Semi Detached Home
- Beautifully Presented & Well Maintained Throughout with Cottage Character Features
- Gated Driveway
- Low Maintenance Front & Rear Gardens with Gated Access to Front & Rear
- Luxury Three Piece Bathroom Suite
- Three Well Sized Bedrooms
- Two Spacious Reception Rooms
- Modern Fitted Kitchen
- Downstairs W.C & Utility Room
- Viewing Highly Advised
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Approached via a gated driveway, the property immediately offers impressive kerb appeal with an attractive and low maintenance front garden, creating a welcoming first impression. The front door opens into a warm and inviting entrance hallway, providing access to the principal ground floor rooms.
The property has been well maintained and is presented to a high standard throughout, blending charming cottage-style character with modern comforts. To the front aspect, the lounge features a bay window allowing for plenty of natural light, complemented by a feature fireplace, stylish tiled flooring, and characterful beam effect detailing to the ceiling. The space flows seamlessly into the dining area, where you will also find beam effect detailing to the ceiling and patio doors opening out to the rear garden, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted in a timeless, classic style with oak worktops and integrated appliances, offering both practicality and aesthetic appeal. Leading on, there is a useful utility room providing additional storage and workspace, along with a separate downstairs W.C for convenience.
To the first floor, the accommodation comprises three well proportioned bedrooms, with both double bedrooms benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The bathroom is particularly impressive, featuring a luxurious four piece suite in a contemporary design, complete with stylish wall panelling, a freestanding feature bath, a separate walk-in shower, and a vanity unit housing the wash basin.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a spacious and private rear garden designed for low maintenance living, along with gated access to a rear residents access, providing additional convenience. There is also a private car port offering further parking options.
Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing throughout.
Situated in a much sought after location, the property is within close proximity to Newcastle town centre, a range of local amenities, well regarded schools, and excellent commuter links. This home presents an ideal opportunity for families seeking a comfortable and stylish home in a prime location, and viewing is highly recommended at your earliest opportunity.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Heywoods
Reference: 174763796
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 17/04/2026
Expiry date: 16/04/2036
Current heating cost: £959/year
Potential heating cost: £829/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,700
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2109545
Property Details
Street: 161 Clayton Road
Town: NEWCASTLE
Postcode: ST5 3ER
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 12/10/2004
Work Completed: 20/09/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/05/2003 (23 years ago) | £74,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 CLUMBER GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AU | £210,000 | 26/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 24 KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3HP | £205,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 49 EARLS DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QR | £206,000 | 05/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 121 DARTMOUTH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NR | £285,000 | 03/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 CLUMBER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AX | £242,500 | 02/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 33 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £235,000 | 14/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 63 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £230,000 | 25/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 65 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £248,000 | 07/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 52 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BB | £227,500 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 56 CLUMBER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AX | £217,300 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £246,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 EARLS DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QR | £147,000 | 25/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LINCOLN GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AT | £330,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 EARLS DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QR | £121,800 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 TITTENSOR ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BS | £225,000 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 101 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AR | £214,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 76 LANGDALE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QF | £140,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LINCOLN GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AT | £290,000 | 27/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 EARLS DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QS | £185,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 137 CLAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3ER | £430,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 40 KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3HP | £175,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 167 CLAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3ER | £140,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £285,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £219,005 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Stafford Avenue | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Dartmouth Avenue | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | The co-operative food | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Stoke-on-Trent | 2.0 miles |
| University | Keele University | 2.0 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Trentham Leisure | 2.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 219 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdale Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 Sep 2024 |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 11 Apr 2014 |
| Coppice Academy | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2014 |
| Clayton Hall Academy | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Mar 2024 |
| Seabridge Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2012 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
Average rent: £947/mo (36 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).