# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST5 5FG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 SKYLARK ROW, NEWCASTLE, BALDWINS GATE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 5FG | | Price | £235,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Floor area | 68 m² | | Last sold | £211,000 Aug 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 19/03/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £214/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/0960-3890-7674-2820-2051) ## Description This well-presented property offers stylish and comfortable accommodation throughout, making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, downsizers, or small families alike. The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious lounge, downstairs WC and a contemporary kitchen/diner with access to the rear garden. 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 SKYLARK ROW, BALDWINS GATE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 5FG | £211,000 | 21/08/2020 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £201,588 (149 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16.6% ## 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):** £479/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Skylark Row, Baldwins Gate](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/05bfc8d) | £950/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Newcastle Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d3059aa) | £2,700/mo | — | 0.63 miles | Rightmove | | [Maer, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1b16aad) | £925/mo | 2 | 1.41 miles | Rightmove | | [26 Cressing Place, Keele, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f767c01) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 3.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Wye Road, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bef342e) | £1,075/mo | 2 | 3.72 miles | Rightmove | | [Severn Drive, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/af46f8a) | £910/mo | 2 | 3.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Madeley Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b0c9310) | £700/mo | 2 | 4.18 miles | Rightmove | | [Madeley Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/792780b) | £795/mo | 2 | 4.19 miles | Rightmove | | [Silverdale, Silverdale, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2841a31) | £950/mo | 2 | 4.21 miles | Rightmove | | [Warwick Avenue, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/94e1da4) | £950/mo | 2 | 4.25 miles | Rightmove | | [Warwick Avenue, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/292328a) | £950/mo | 2 | 4.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Street, Silverdale, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a96c8fa) | £750/mo | 2 | 4.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Galingale View, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/eb1fd66) | £850/mo | 2 | 4.36 miles | Rightmove | | [Thistleberry Avenue, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/01fa70c) | £795/mo | 2 | 4.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Kentmere Place, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8801cff) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 4.44 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8b7fe24) | £850/mo | 2 | 4.51 miles | Rightmove | | [Clayton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DR](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6d3546e) | £800/mo | 2 | 4.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Magenta Drive, Knutton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/27fbd79) | £800/mo | 2 | 4.71 miles | Rightmove | | [Valley View, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/004ed36) | £875/mo | 2 | 4.72 miles | Rightmove | | [Hatrell Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3acd18f) | £725/mo | 2 | 4.87 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £921/mo (61 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,300 *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 £893/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-147/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,456/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.4% - **10y growth:** 34.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 27.8% - **10y growth (index):** 59.9% ## 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)