# 1 bedroom terraced house for rent (ST5 2SX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Castle Hill Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5, ST5 2SX | | Price | £520 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £90,000 | ## Description HMO – STUDENTS LET ONLY. Fully renovated to a superb standard, this brochure is for the rental of one room within a mid-terraced property with communal kitchen and shower room facilities. |No Pets| Set in a quiet nook and cranny of Newcastle, but on the edge of the hustle and bustle, this property would be ideal for any individual who works in and around Newcastle-under-Lyme but would be an especially good fit for a student reading at Keele University. The property has been recently renovated to an excellent standard and boasts a brand new, fitted kitchen and shower room suite. Each bedroom comes with a selection of furniture, ranging from a double bed to a desk – read the room descriptions to see what each room has to offer. The communal areas include the entrance hall, kitchen/diner, rear entrance hall/utility room and shower room. Be sure to read on to discover what each room has to offer, and be sure to give us a call to get that all-important viewing booked. We can’t wait to show you around! ## Property Photos - ![Room 2](/listings/photos/174874628/218249) - Room 2 - ![Room 2](/listings/photos/174874628/218251) - Room 2 - ![Communal Kitchen](/listings/photos/174874628/218253) - Communal Kitchen - ![Communal Kitchen](/listings/photos/174874628/218255) - Communal Kitchen - ![Communal Kitchen](/listings/photos/174874628/218257) - Communal Kitchen - ![Communal Shower Room](/listings/photos/174874628/218259) - Communal Shower Room - ![Rear Patio](/listings/photos/174874628/218262) - Rear Patio - ![Front View](/listings/photos/174874628/218264) - Front View ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 2d](/listings/photos/174874628/218265) - Floorplan 2d - ![Floorplan 3d](/listings/photos/174874628/218269) - Floorplan 3d ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174874628/218273) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 CASTLE HILL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SX | £90,000 | 28/05/2021 | Terraced | | 15 CASTLE HILL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SX | £97,950 | 18/08/2006 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 STANIER STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SY | £115,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 102 STANIER STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SU | £105,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced | | 27 DUNKIRK, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SW | £98,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 57 JOHN O GAUNT ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SZ | £115,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | 74 SILVERDALE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TB | £120,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced | | 10 SILVERDALE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TB | £96,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 2 CASTLE HILL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SX | £73,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 6 SILVERDALE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TB | £90,000 | 09/02/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 2 CASTLE HILL ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SX | £73,000 | 25/01/2022 | Terraced | | 102 STANIER STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SU | £91,500 | 22/11/2021 | Terraced | | 13 DUNKIRK, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SW | £86,500 | 23/08/2021 | Terraced | | 122 STANIER STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2SU | £100,000 | 18/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £73,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £101,700 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £144,587 (105 Terraced, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -99.6% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [High St, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/df9dcfd) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 0.25 miles | Rightmove | | [West Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38cac00) | £595/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Mews, 9 Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/aabde75) | £895/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Grosvenor Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91068cb) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove | | [Water Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ab5b091) | £550/mo | 1 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/24d680a) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e30a15) | £850/mo | 1 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e685d2e) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9486d3) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Northcote House, 15 King Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66d477b) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove | | [Lyme Court, Leech Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/97fa80f) | £711/mo | 1 | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f84092f) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d00972b) | £541/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b051c9) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 0.71 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b1788e) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d93c803) | £575/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5660079) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f38a261) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.74 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £636/mo (36 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 115.38% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £75,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £60,000 *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 £600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1384.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £513/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4081.8% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30% - **10y growth:** 49% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.4% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 59.1% ## 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)