2 DRAYTON STREET
NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 2TJ
Property details
Floor area
117 m²
Council tax band
A
Last sold
£23,000 Jan 1996
Local average
£200,295 (-99.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,045 of 33,755)
Street crime
339 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Council Tax A, EPC C
- Close to Keele University
- Stunning Shared Accomodation
- 3 Bathrooms inc 2 Ensuites
- Bills Included subject to usage allowance
- Garden and Large Driveway
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
- Listed property
- No
Description
This modern and well-presented four-bedroom student HMO is perfectly located for those studying at Keele University, offering spacious, fully furnished accommodation designed with student living in mind.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a comfortable lounge area featuring sofas and a TV unit—ideal for relaxing or socialising. To the rear, there is a large, contemporary kitchen and dining space complete with oak-coloured laminate flooring, cream unit doors and drawers, and a stylish grey worktop. The kitchen is fully equipped with essential appliances and ample storage, alongside a dedicated dining area with furniture. A rear glass door provides access to the generous garden. The ground floor also benefits from a separate utility area with washer and dryer, as well as a convenient downstairs toilet.
Bedroom One is located on the ground floor and is a spacious double room, fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, storage, desk, and office chair. It also benefits from a modern en-suite bathroom featuring grey tiles, a walk-in shower cubicle, inset sink, and toilet.
Upstairs, Bedrooms Two, Three, and Four are all well-proportioned. Bedroom Two is another double room with en-suite facilities, including a walk-in shower cubicle, modern inset sink, and toilet, and comes furnished with a bed, wardrobe, and desk with drawers. Bedrooms Three and Four are both doubles, each complete with a bed, wardrobe, drawers, and desk, ideal for study and comfort.
The main bathroom is also located on the first floor and is finished to a modern standard, offering a walk-in shower cubicle, inset sink, and toilet.
Externally, the property boasts a large driveway with parking for several cars, as well as a spacious rear garden with both lawn and patio areas—perfect for outdoor enjoyment.
This property offers a fantastic combination of modern living, generous space, and practicality, making it an excellent choice for students seeking high-quality accommodation close to Keele University.
Whilst the details listed within this description are believed to be accurate and up to date you should check with the agent that any appliances listed will be present at the start of the let. Where a property is let unfurnished, should an appliance become faulty the landlord may not replace it - excluding cookers & boilers for which the landlord remains responsible. In some instances gas fires may have been disconnected where central heating systems are present. Where a property is advertised inclusive of bills, the bills will be subject to a fair usage allowance, details of this can be provided upon request and application.
EPC rating: C.
Listed by
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Property Franchise Group
Reference: 174487730
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6080933
Property Details
Street: 2 Drayton Street
Town: NEWCASTLE
Postcode: ST5 2TJ
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 27/10/2008
Work Completed: 02/10/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8458065
Property Details
Street: 2 Drayton Street
Town: NEWCASTLE
Postcode: ST5 2TJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 17/10/2011
Work Completed: 21/01/2011
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 | — | £542 | -97.6% |
| Sold | 26/01/1996 (30 years ago) | £23,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 SEABRIDGE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HT | £245,000 | 19/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ST GEORGES ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2NE | £135,000 | 20/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 18 KEELE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JS | £352,500 | 13/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TP | £155,000 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 28 SEABRIDGE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HT | £200,000 | 05/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 2 MAYFIELD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JR | £220,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 MAYFIELD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JR | £163,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 DRAYTON STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TJ | £200,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 SEABRIDGE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HT | £275,000 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 SEABRIDGE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HT | £280,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 DENESIDE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HW | £155,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 HIGHERLAND, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TG | £160,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 POOL DAM, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2RP | £93,750 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MAYFIELD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2JR | £185,500 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 DENESIDE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HW | £187,000 | 11/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CROSS MAY STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TP | £137,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 54 SEABRIDGE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2HT | £183,000 | 28/05/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £200,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £195,422 (16 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 February 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: HAMPTON HOUSING LTD (15487601)
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: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Drayton Street | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | St Pauls Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | News and Booze Express | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Hartshill Medical Centre | 1.0 miles |
| University | Keele University | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Silverdale | 2.1 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 2.2 miles |
| Train station | Stoke-on-Trent | 2.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 339 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.0 miles | Good — 21 May 2023 |
| Blackfriars Academy | Other | 0.1 miles | Outstanding — 6 Feb 2013 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Feb 2017 |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2013 |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 | £595/mo | — | 0.3 miles | Rightmove |
| Valley View, Newcastle, ST5 | £1,300/mo | 4 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove |
| Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 | £1/mo | — | 1.22 miles | Rightmove |
| Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX | £450/mo | — | 1.53 miles | Rightmove |
| Dimsdale Hall Drive, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove |
| Enstone Court, Westbury Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 | £1,295/mo | 4 | 1.68 miles | Rightmove |
| Aspen Rise, Clayton | £1,995/mo | 4 | 2.14 miles | Rightmove |
| The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 | £4,995/mo | 4 | 2.24 miles | Rightmove |
| Bath Road, Newcastle | £800/mo | 4 | 2.39 miles | Rightmove |
| Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 4.23 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,498/mo (10 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).
- 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).