# 1 bedroom property for rent (ST4 7JT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 285 PRINCES ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 7JT | | Price | £500 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 117 m² | | Last sold | £89,950 Dec 2003 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £737/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,500 ### Recommendations - Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500) - Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200) - Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000) ## Description To Let – Double Room in Furnished Shared House – 1 Bedroom - BILLS INCLUDED This furnished double room is available to let within a shared house in Stoke-on-Trent, ideal for university accommodation and hospital staff. The property offers one separate reception room with large windows, wood floors and a fireplace, providing a comfortable communal space for relaxing or studying. There are two shared bathrooms and one shared kitchen serving the household. Off-street parking is available, a useful feature for residents with a car. The property has an EPC rating of D and falls within Council Tax Band A. Located in a sought-after area of Stoke-on-Trent, the house is well placed for access to the nearby hospital, making it particularly convenient for healthcare professionals. The area also offers a range of local amenities including shops, cafés and everyday services in and around Stoke town centre. Public transport connections are good. Stoke-on-Trent railway station is within easy reach, offering direct services to destinations such as London Euston (from around 1 hour 30 minutes), Birmingham New Street (around 50 minutes) and Manchester Piccadilly (around 45–60 minutes), making this location practical for both local and regional travel. Regular bus routes operate nearby, providing links to the city centre, university facilities and surrounding districts. This room in a shared house represents a practical option for those seeking furnished accommodation close to key employment and study hubs in Stoke-on-Trent. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £637/mo - **Realistic:** £708/mo - **Optimistic:** £779/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a1c238e) | £500/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9fba68f) | £500/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e87439) | £500/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Wadham Street, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7ffd45a) | £400/mo | 1 | 0.08 miles | Rightmove | | [Gerrard Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6075842) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | Rightmove | | [St Andrews Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e47a12) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Lane, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/175239d) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Chamberlain Avenue, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/086cc69) | £800/mo | 1 | 0.35 miles | Rightmove | | Studio Flat, Liverpool Road, ST4 | £550/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | | [Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8cf1e4d) | £769/mo | 1 | 0.38 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e4bc9b) | £700/mo | 1 | 0.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Maryfield Walk, STOKE-ON-TRENT](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2aeedc4) | £725/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | Rightmove | | [Maryfield Walk, Off St Christophers Avenue, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1ff57e) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Maryfield Walk, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cbb33e4) | £685/mo | 1 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Glebe Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ecf1fac) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.5 miles | Rightmove | | [Yeaman Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5e129c0) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove | | [Hilton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2b8a50d) | £525/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Etruria](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e8bba03) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Trent Vale, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8ea379b) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Campbell Road, 112 Campbell Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0b75781) | £400/mo | 1 | 0.69 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £616/mo (44 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £675/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1620% - **Monthly cashflow:** £581/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4804.4% *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:** £4/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)