# 1 bedroom flat share for rent (ST5 2AW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Merrial Street Newcastle, ST5 2AW | | Price | £450 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | ## Description **** **** Furnished and bills included - Room in shared flat in the heart of Newcastle Town Centre. Martin & Co are delighted to welcome to market this fully furnished room in a shared three bedroom flat. The property is double glazed and has gas central heating.   **KITCHEN** **** Fitted kitchen comprising of a range of base units with contrasting worktops over, wall units, stainless steel sink and drainer. Free standing gas cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine. Wall mounted gas boiler and a UPVC double glazed window.   **BATHROOM** **** White suite comprising of WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a bath with a shower over. Additional separate shower. Vinyl flooring, part tiled walls and UPVC double glazed obscure window.   **BEDROOM** **** Carpeted flooring, wall mounted radiator and UPVC double glazed window. Fully furnished room with single bed.   **LIVING** **ROOM** **** Spacious furnished living room with carpeted flooring, wall mounted radiator, UPVC double glazed window and a feature fireplace.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175425) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175428) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90732819/1175432) ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £826/mo - **Optimistic:** £909/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Merrial Street Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/68444a4) | £450/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [High St, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/df9dcfd) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.07 miles | Rightmove | | 1 Bed Flat, London Road, ST5 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | [Trinity Court, No1 London Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ba7971e) | £1,025/mo | 1 | 0.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Water Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ab5b091) | £550/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/24d680a) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e685d2e) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9486d3) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Northcote House, 15 King Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66d477b) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Lyme Court, Leech Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/97fa80f) | £711/mo | 1 | 0.51 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d00972b) | £541/mo | 1 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b051c9) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f84092f) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/84717b1) | £670/mo | 1 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5660079) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f817ff6) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d93c803) | £575/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [Paris Avenue, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/97a22fe) | £585/mo | 1 | 1.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d4e58d5) | £650/mo | 1 | 1.07 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2e6ad13) | £695/mo | 1 | 1.07 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £734/mo (31 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £638/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1701.3% - **Monthly cashflow:** £547/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5033.8% *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).* ## 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)