# 1 bedroom house share for rent (ST1 5PY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 WATERLILY CLOSE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST1 5PY |
| Price | £425 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 112 m² |
| Last sold | £175,000 May 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/06/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,473/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/3637-3726-8200-0576-7296)

## Description

NEW TO THE MARKET! Early viewing is essential to avoid missing out on this modern professional house share property with easy access to main commuting links! The property has been neutrally decorated throughout and has the added benefit of off road parking including  a private enclosed garden! Available immediately, this one will not be available for long!

This furnished double room offers comfortable living with all bills included in the rent including high-speed WiFi.

The property benefits from a range of spacious, well-maintained shared communal areas, designed to offer comfort and convenience for all residents. 

Comprises as follows;

A fully equipped kitchen with ample storage, ideal for cooking and socialising

A dedicated utility/laundry room providing additional practicality and helping to keep shared spaces organised

Main bathroom and a separate shower room, reducing waiting times during busy mornings

Comfortable lounge area perfect for relaxing, unwinding, or spending time with housemates

Private rear garden, offering outdoor space for fresh air and occasional use in warmer months

Driveway parking, providing convenient off-street parking for residents.

Early viewing is essential to avoid missing out as properties in this area do not stay on the market for long! Call the friendly team to book your viewing today! Virtual tour available following pre-qualification.

Available FULLY FURNISHED. EPC Rating: C. Council tax band: D. Rent excludes all utilities. Rent excludes the tenancy deposit of £490.38. A Holding Deposit of £98.07 is required to reserve this property. Min Term 12 months. Broadband and Mobile Phone: Ofcom suggest that Ultrafast broadband is available to this property and 5g Mobile signal may be available on some networks. Information regarding broadband options and phone signal can be obtained from the Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage checker. Please contact us for further details or for a link to a video tour.

## Property Photos

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## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £638/mo
- **Realistic:** £709/mo
- **Optimistic:** £780/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Waterlily Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ef57094) | £475/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [5 Waterlily Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c654ec1) | £425/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| [Etruria Locks, Kilndown Close, Etruria, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5bdcff2) | £867/mo | 1 | 0.18 miles | Rightmove |
| [Whitmore St, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ed20b96) | £455/mo | 1 | 0.38 miles | Rightmove |
| [Sun Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/aa7cd6a) | £550/mo | 1 | 0.41 miles | Rightmove |
| [33 Norfolk Street, Stoke-On-Trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ba550d9) | £350/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0a6b094) | £825/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8ba40b9) | £825/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a704acb) | £950/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8602134) | £875/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/28458b0) | £875/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/dbf185a) | £950/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5ccb04f) | £875/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d768bd9) | £950/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1511edf) | £895/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9f569e4) | £950/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Broad Street, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0aab934) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove |
| [Brunswick Place, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e548d96) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove |
| [Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d8bb686) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/13aaa63) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.91 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £718/mo (50 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £825/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2329.4%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £716/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6969.5%

*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)
