# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (ST4 7SJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Tolkien Way, Penkhull, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 7SJ | | Price | £750 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £40,950 | ## Description What makes this flat so special is its location as Tolkien Way is a development that was built over 20 years ago, consisting of many different residential buildings that are aimed at working professionals, families and retired people, making this a quiet & friendly location. With communal gardens and pleasant views to the rear there are two allocated parking spaces to the front whilst the property also boasts both Upvc double glazing and gas central heating. FURNISHED....Inside viewers will find a welcoming entrance hall with steps immediately leading up to the first floor where a lounge, kitchen, inner hall, bathroom and two bedrooms can be found. **AVAILABLE FROM 28th FEBRUARY **HALLWAY** Wood door. Carpeted stairs to: **LOUNGE/DINER** 4.20m (13' 9") x 3.03m (9' 11") UPVC double-glazed window to rear elevation, carpet, radiator, ceiling light, curtains. Furnishings include a sofa, tv unit and tv, lamp, lamp stands, wicker chair. **KITCHEN** 3.07m (10' 1") x 1.70m (5' 7") UPVC double-glazed window to rear elevation, wall and base units and drawers with worktops. Ceiling light, vinyl flooring, boiler. Furnishings include: fridge/freezer, washing machine, toaster, kettle, bin, oven, hob and extractor. **INNER HALLWAY** Light, carpet, desk and chair. **BATHROOM** 1.99m (6' 6") x 1.67m (5' 6") **BEDROOM ONE** 3.67m (12' 0") x 2.64m (8' 8") UPVC double-glazed window to rear elevation, carpet, light and radiator. Furnishings include a double bed and mattress, chest of drawers, wardrobe and lamp. **Dining Room** 2.68m (8' 10") x 2.09m (6' 10") UPVC double-glazed window to rear elevation, carpet, radiator, light. Glass dining table and 4 chairs. **EXTERIOR** Communal gardens for residents only. Allocated parking for two cars. ## Property Photos - ![Main Picture](/listings/photos/171357725/7760) - Main Picture - ![HALLWAY](/listings/photos/171357725/7766) - HALLWAY - ![LOUNGE/DINER](/listings/photos/171357725/7770) - LOUNGE/DINER - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171357725/7774) - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/171357725/7776) - KITCHEN - ![INNER HALLWAY](/listings/photos/171357725/7778) - INNER HALLWAY - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/171357725/7780) - BATHROOM - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/171357725/7782) - BEDROOM ONE - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/171357725/7786) - Dining Room - ![EXTERIOR](/listings/photos/171357725/7789) - EXTERIOR ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/171357725/7792) - EPC ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £637/mo - **Realistic:** £708/mo - **Optimistic:** £779/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Oxford St, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1db8ef1) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Gerrard Street, Stoke, Stoke-on-trent, City Of Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6075842) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Wadham Street, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7ffd45a) | £400/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | Rightmove | | [St Andrews Square, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e47a12) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a1c238e) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9fba68f) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Princes Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e87439) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Etruria](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e8bba03) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7GF](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1744fd9) | £675/mo | — | 0.38 miles | Rightmove | | [Penstock Drive, Trent Vale, Staffordshire](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8ea379b) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e4bc9b) | £700/mo | 1 | 0.56 miles | Rightmove | | [St. Judes, Seaford Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a48a1a5) | £841/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Glebe Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ecf1fac) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Cauldon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7477687) | £425/mo | 1 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Lane, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/175239d) | £675/mo | 1 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Chamberlain Avenue, Penkhull](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/086cc69) | £800/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove | | [Hunters Way, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8cf1e4d) | £769/mo | 1 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39149e1) | £625/mo | — | 0.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Linley Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/236af2b) | £507/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/82d3a0c) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £620/mo (45 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £650/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1040% - **Monthly cashflow:** £557/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3073.4% *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)