# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST5 2TJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 DRAYTON STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 2TJ |
| Price | £542 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 117 m² |
| Last sold | £23,000 Jan 1996 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/04/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,256/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/2527-7243-2357-5134-7861)

## Description

Stunning 4 bedroom student accommodation very close to Keele University, Gas, Water and Electricity included ( subject to usage allowance) Short bus journey to Keele University or Newcastle town centre where you will find shops, bars, cinema, restaurants. Large Kitchen / Diner, utility, downstairs wc, lounge, 2 ensuite bedrooms and 2 doubles, 1st floor bathroom. Externally there is driveway parking and rear garden.

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. Externally there is driveway parking and rear garden.

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.

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6080933
- **Address:** 2 Drayton Street, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2TJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/10/2008
- **Work Completed:** 02/10/2008
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8458065
- **Address:** 2 Drayton Street, NEWCASTLE, ST5 2TJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2011
- **Work Completed:** 21/01/2011
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 DRAYTON STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TJ | £23,000 | 26/01/1996 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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 |

**Street average:** £200,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £196,250 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £198,942 (144 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -99.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £743/mo
- **Realistic:** £825/mo
- **Optimistic:** £908/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 0.3 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/054fe3a) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 0.5 miles | Rightmove |
| [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 0.51 miles | Rightmove |
| [Valley View, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/690e570) | £1,300/mo | 4 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove |
| [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.22 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1263f1) | £450/mo | — | 1.53 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dimsdale Hall Drive, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e74bbb) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove |
| [Enstone Court, Westbury Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2cb6c64) | £1,295/mo | 4 | 1.68 miles | Rightmove |
| [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c2e45c) | £1,200/mo | 4 | 1.93 miles | Rightmove |
| [ Aspen Rise, Clayton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9214ff2) | £1,995/mo | 4 | 2.14 miles | Rightmove |
| [The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c3c8f4) | £4,995/mo | 4 | 2.24 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/99762c2) | £1,800/mo | 4 | 4.23 miles | Rightmove |
| [Stableford, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e0262d1) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 4.72 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,435/mo (13 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 239.85% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2878.2%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,143/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8725.3%

*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:** £5/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 28.4%
- **10y growth:** 36.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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