For sale Detached

40 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE

NEWCASTLE ST5 3DD

4 beds 1 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 22 Aug 2026 (-8d)

£310,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Price per m²

£3,069/m²

Local average

£334,663 (-7.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,915 of 33,755)

Street crime

217 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • A Sizeable Detached Home on an Enviable Corner Plot In This Desirable Clayton Location
  • Upvc Double Glazing & Gas Combi Central Heating
  • Spacious Through Lounge & Half Brick & Upvc Conservatory
  • Fitted Kitchen & Separate Dining Room
  • Four Generous Bedrooms
  • Ground Floor W/C & First Floor Four Piece Bathroom
  • Gardens To Front, Side & Rear, with Driveway Parking for Three Vehicles & An Integral Single Garage
  • Convenient Access To Local Amenities and Good Road Links To A34 & A500
  • Council Tax Band "C" Payable to Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
  • Viewing Recommended !

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
Cable, ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
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 desirable and versatile detached home, situated within the highly regarded residential location of Clayton, enjoying this enviable corner plot and perfectly placed for access to local green space. This substantial home offers a wealth of extended accommodation, providing a versatile layout suitable for a variety of purchasers. In brief, the accommodation comprises an entrance lobby, spacious through lounge, fitted kitchen, dining room, ground floor W/C, half-brick Upvc double-glazed conservatory, and integral garage. To the first floor are four generous bedrooms together with a four piece bathroom. Externally, the property enjoys front and side gardens with a further tiered enclosed rear garden.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation and enviable location that this substantial home has to offer.

Storm Porch - 2.08m x 0.33m (6'10" x 1'1" ) - With Upvc double glazed patio opening front access doors with inset lead effect, ceramic tiled flooring and a Upvc double glazed frosted front access door leads off to;

Entrance Hall - 3.48m x 1.93m (11'5" x 6'4") - With pendant light fitting, smoke alarm, panelled radiator, thermostat, access to understairs storage cupboard providing ample domestic storage space, power points, stairs to the first floor and doors leading off to;

Through Lounge - 7.21m x 3.28m (23'8" x 10'9") - With Upvc double glazed window to front with inset lead effect, Upvc double glazed patio sliding door to rear with inset lead effect, double panelled radiator, feature brick fireplace with ceramic tiled hearth, three-lamp light fitting, five-lamp light fitting, coving to ceiling, power points, TV aerial connection points and door leading off to;

Half-Brick And Upvc Conservatory - 3.00m x 2.77m (9'10" x 9'1" ) - With Upvc double glazed windows to rear and side aspects, Upvc double glazed patio French opening doors to side, double panelled radiator, three-lamp spotlight / fan light fitting, ceramic tile flooring and power points.

Fitted Kitchen - 3.53m x 2.67m (11'7" x 8'9" ) - With Upvc double glazed window to rear with inset lead effect, six-lamp spotlight fitting, artex to ceiling, heat alarm, a range of base and wall-mounted kitchen storage cupboards providing ample domestic cupboard and drawer space, double panelled radiator, round-edge worktop with built-in bowl and a half plasticised sink unit with mixer tap above, built-in Creda-plan double oven with four-ring gas hob and extractor hood above, integrated fridge/freezer, space for automatic dishwasher, ceramic splashback tiling, power points and access off to;

Dining Room - 3.25m x 2.39m (10'8" x 7'10") - With Upvc double glazed windows to side aspects, Upvc double glazed patio French doors to rear, five-lamp spotlight fitting, wall-mounted light fitting, coving to ceiling, double panelled radiator, built-in base units providing ample domestic cupboard and drawer space, space for automatic washing machine, ceramic splashback tiling, ceramic floor tiling, power points and access off to;

Rear Lobby - 0.89m x 0.89m (2'11" x 2'11" ) - With extractor fan, single panelled radiator, ceramic tile flooring and doors leading off to;

Ground Floor Wc - 1.37m x 0.71m (4'6" x 2'4") - With Upvc double glazed frosted window to rear, two spotlight fittings, a white suite comprising low-level dual-flush WC, vanity sink unit with mixer tap above, white ceramic splashback tiling, ceramic floor tiling and decorative ceramic dado tiling.

Integral Garage - 5.00m x 2.69m (16'5" x 8'10" ) - With Upvc double glazed frosted window to side with inset lead effect, metallic up-and-over style garage door, built-in Main gas combination boiler providing the domestic hot water and heating systems, electricity meter and consumer unit, power points, ample domestic storage space and space for one car.

First Floor Landing - 3.56m x 2.18m (11'8" x 7'2") - With Upvc double glazed window to rear, pendant light fitting, smoke alarm, loft access and doors leading off to;

Bedroom One (Rear) - 3.56m x 3.35m (11'8" x 11') - With Upvc double glazed window to rear with inset lead effect, pendant light fitting, wall-mounted light fitting and single panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two (Front) - 3.53m x 3.02m (11'7" x 9'11") - With Upvc double glazed window to front with inset lead effect, pendant light fitting, two wall-mounted light fittings, single panelled radiator, a range of built-in wardrobes providing ample domestic storage space and power points.

Bedroom Three (Front) - 3.78m x 2.79m (12'5" x 9'2" ) - With Upvc double glazed window to front with inset lead effect, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator, built-in storage cupboard providing ample domestic storage space and power points.

Bedroom Four (Front) - 2.24m x 2.49m (7'4" x 8'2") - With Upvc double glazed window to front with inset lead effect, pendant light fitting, double panelled radiator, built-in storage cupboard providing ample domestic storage space and power points.

First Floor Shower Room - 2.29m x 2.03m (7'6" x 6'8") - With Upvc double glazed frosted window to side, three spotlight fittings, one spotlight / extractor fan fitting, vertical chrome towel radiator, a white suite comprising low-level dual-flush WC, vanity sink unit with mixer tap above, panelled bath unit with mixer tap and hot tub jets system, corner glazed shower enclosure with static direct-flow shower unit, marble-effect ceramic wall tiling and vinyl cushion tile-effect flooring.

Front Garden - With block paving and driveway parking for up to two vehicles, plus additional garage parking for one extra vehicle, built-in meter box housing gas meter, outdoor tap, generous lawn, metallic side access gate providing access to rear garden, and access off to;

Side Garden - With block paving and driveway parking for an additional vehicle, stone flag paving and patio area providing ample domestic patio and sitting space, and a timber side access gate leads off to;

Enclosed Tiered Rear Garden - Bounded by concrete posts, timber fencing and garden block walls, with block paving and patio area providing ample domestic patio and sitting space, wall-mounted light fittings and stone flag-paved stairs leading to upper terraces where a greenhouse and mature garden shrubbery can be found, stone chipping.

Council Tax - Band 'C' 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 gas, 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: 92293596

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/08/2026

Expiry date: 27/08/2036

Current heating cost: £1,397/year

Potential heating cost: £1,182/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,550

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

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

Plot: ~311 m² (0.08 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 7 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9256051

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/12/2012

Work Completed: 09/11/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9217524

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 26/11/2012

Work Completed: 12/10/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6603955

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/06/2009

Work Completed: 01/06/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5843849

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2008

Work Completed: 23/11/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5181595

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 05/11/2007

Work Completed: 23/10/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3560828

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/03/2006

Work Completed: 24/02/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15052062 Recent

Property Details

Street: 40 Cambridge Drive

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 3DD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/02/2022

Work Completed: 10/02/2022

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
Listed for sale £310,000

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
32 MONMOUTH PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DF £270,000 01/12/2025 Detached
Same street 20 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DD £185,500 09/08/2024 Detached
Same street 22 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DD £240,000 14/08/2023 Detached
26 MONMOUTH PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DF £232,500 30/01/2023 Detached
2 SUFFOLK CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DB £230,000 25/08/2022 Detached
15 SUFFOLK CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DB £240,000 19/08/2022 Detached
Same street 16 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DD £185,000 08/07/2022 Detached
16 HERTFORD GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DH £210,000 20/05/2022 Detached
123A CLAYTON LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3DS £253,000 14/04/2022 Detached

Street average: £203,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £239,250 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.3%
10y growth 20.1%

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

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 29.4%
10y (index) 55.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £747/mo
Realistic £830/mo
Optimistic £913/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

40 Cambridge Drive

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Cornwall Avenue 0.0 miles
Bus stop Clayton Shops 0.2 miles
Shop Timpson 0.4 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Hospital 0.4 miles
Shop American Golf 0.5 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Stoke-on-Trent 1.9 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 2.1 miles
Train station Trentham Leisure 2.2 miles
University Keele University 2.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 116
Anti-social behaviour 22
Criminal damage and arson 18
Other theft 14
Public order 12
Drugs 8
Burglary 7
Shoplifting 7
Other crime 4
Vehicle crime 4
Robbery 3
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 217

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Clayton Hall Academy Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Mar 2024
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Apr 2014
St John's CofE (A) Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 14 Jun 2023
St Joseph's Preparatory School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
St Joseph's College Secondary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 6 Mar 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
Beresford Crescent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £3,950/mo 4 1.09 miles Rightmove
Essex Place, The Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,995/mo 4 1.12 miles Rightmove
Lancaster Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,500/mo 4 1.22 miles Rightmove
Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £595/mo 1.44 miles Rightmove
Northcote Place, Newcastle £575/mo 1.65 miles Rightmove
West Brampton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 £1,100/mo 4 1.72 miles Rightmove
The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £4,995/mo 4 1.88 miles Rightmove
The Coach House, Butterton, ST5 £3,000/mo 4 1.88 miles Rightmove
Vickers Close, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 £1,550/mo 4 2.38 miles Rightmove
Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 £1/mo 2.67 miles Rightmove
Sutton Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £1,700/mo 4 3.18 miles Rightmove
21 Pepper Street, Newcastle £995/mo 4 3.32 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,830/mo (12 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 7.7% gross yield avg £203,500 sale, £1,300/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.49%
Max investor price (0.8%) £190,625
Target investor price (1%) £152,500
Gross yield 5.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.9×
Monthly cashflow £127/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.7%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).