# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST5 7HA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 25 BIRCH HOUSE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 7HA | | Price | £875 pcm | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 64 m² | | Last sold | £69,950 Jul 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 13/03/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £750/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/2671-1112-1800-0311-7969) ## Description * DEPOSIT ALTERNATIVE SCHEME AVAILABLE ON THIS PROPERTY TO SAVE YOU £££'s ON YOUR MOVE IN COSTS * Located in the popular and well-established Crackley area of Newcastle-under-Lyme, this spacious three-bedroom property offers excellent outdoor space, and a newly fitted kitchen , making it an ideal choice of home. Step inside to discover a welcoming entrance hallway, a bright and spacious lounge 🛋 perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and a stylish modern kitchen 🍽 featuring ample storage and worktop space. Upstairs, the property boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms 🛏 🛏 🛏 and a family bathroom 🛁, providing comfortable living space for the whole household. A real standout feature is the generous outdoor space 🌿. The property benefits from both front and rear gardens 🌳 , offering plenty of room for children to play, outdoor dining, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the fresh air. Conveniently situated close to local schools 🎓, shops 🛍 , amenities, and excellent transport links 🚗, the property provides easy access to Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre and surrounding areas. Key Features: Three-bedroom family home Newly fitted modern kitchen Spacious lounge 🛋 Front and rear gardens 🌳 Well-proportioned bedrooms 🛏 Family bathroom 🛁 Popular residential location 📍 Close to schools, shops & transport links 🚗 Available to view and occupy immediately 📞 Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this fantastic home has to offer! Epc Grade C Council Tax Band A This property is available with a Deposit Free option which means that instead of paying a traditional five weeks security deposit, you pay a fee of 28% of the first months rent + VAT (subject to a minimum of £120 + VAT) to become a member of a deposit free renting scheme which significantly reduces the up-front costs. This fee is non-refundable and is not a deposit so cannot be used towards covering the cost of any future damage. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716279) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716284) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716286) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716289) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716292) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716293) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716294) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716295) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89975592/716296) ## 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):** £593/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Birch House Road, NEWCASTLE](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7572ec6) | £875/mo | 3 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Hazel Road, Staffordshire, ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c57dcdb) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.05 miles | Rightmove | | [Sandford Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e22b1b7) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.36 miles | Rightmove | | [Victoria Street, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3955fdd) | £700/mo | 3 | 0.41 miles | Rightmove | | [Watermills, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2c49cfd) | £930/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Warwick Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST5 7JQ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2a1fbb7) | £795/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Mount Pleasant, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/73174a0) | £850/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Willard Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6147362) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Bennett Place, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/41c9216) | £895/mo | 3 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Liverpool Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cb832f1) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.44 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale View East, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/32408f9) | £800/mo | 3 | 1.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Porthill Bank, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b4f4e01) | £800/mo | 3 | 1.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3d1f6a) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 1.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Maureen Grove, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1f32e58) | £995/mo | 3 | 2.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2914cd8) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 2.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Peebles Road, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9ade6ef) | £875/mo | 3 | 2.22 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f374b79) | £900/mo | 3 | 2.26 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ced9126) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.27 miles | Rightmove | | [Greylag Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7062d4c) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 2.39 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £988/mo (37 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £898/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1231.5% - **Monthly cashflow:** £780/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3687.5% *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:** £14/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)