12 SKYLARK ROW
NEWCASTLE, BALDWINS GATE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 5FG
£235,000
Property details
Floor area
68 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£211,000 Aug 2020
Price per m²
£3,456/m²
Local average
£201,588 (+16.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,560 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Modern Semi-detached property
- Two bedrooms
- Lounge
- Modern fitted kitchen/diner
- En suite, family bathroom and d/s WC
- Garden and off road parking
- Village location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, en suite to the master and a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining, along with off-road parking for two cars to the front.
Conveniently located within easy reach of local amenities, popular schools, excellent transport links, and countryside walks, this attractive home combines village living with everyday convenience.
Viewing is essential to appreciate what this lovely home has to offer.
NB: Freehold property
Annual estate maintenance charge of £300 p/a
Listed by
Newcastle under Lyme
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 90866502
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 20/03/2020
Expiry date: 19/03/2030
Current heating cost: £214/year
Potential heating cost: £214/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £235,000 | +11.4% |
| Sold | 21/08/2020 (5 years ago) | £211,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 GATEWAY AVENUE, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DD | £243,200 | 08/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| BROCKENHURST SANDYFIELDS, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5DW | £345,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £294,100 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sandyfields | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | WHSmith | 2.5 miles |
| Shop | Waitrose | 2.5 miles |
| University | Keele University | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| Train station | Trentham Leisure | 4.7 miles |
| Train station | Unknown | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 5.1 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 10.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2012 |
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 2.8 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2023 |
| Madeley High School | Secondary | 3.1 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2013 |
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 3.3 miles | Outstanding — 13 Mar 2024 |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School | Primary | 3.3 miles | Requires improvement — 13 Jul 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
Average rent: £910/mo (62 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).