# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (ST5 2EE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 49 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 2EE | | Price | £165,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 86 m² | | Last sold | £120,000 May 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £855/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000) ## Description Heywoods Estate Agents are delighted to welcome to the market this fully renovated three bedroom mid terraced house, ideally situated on the ever-popular Friarswood Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, within comfortable walking distance of the town centre, local shops, schools and excellent transport links. This beautifully presented home combines modern living with practical space and is perfectly suited to first time buyers, young professionals or investors. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance leading into a bright and spacious dining room which provides the perfect space for family meals or entertaining friends and guests. This flows seamlessly through to the lounge which provides a comfortable space for relaxation. The lounge is open to the contemporary fitted kitchen, which is finished to a high standard with modern units, complementary work surfaces and ample storage, creating a stylish yet functional environment for everyday cooking. Completing the ground floor is a beautifully appointed shower room, fitted with a modern suite and sleek tiling, offering both comfort and practicality. To the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, each tastefully presented and offering flexibility for use as sleeping accommodation, a home office, children's room, or dressing area depending on personal requirements. Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear garden which offers a private and secure outdoor space ideal for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying family time. A particular highlight is the garden room located to the rear, providing valuable additional accommodation which could be used as a home office, gym, studio or hobby room. On-street parking is available to the front of the property for added convenience. Located in a popular and convenient residential area with easy access to the town centre, this impressive terraced home offers stylish, low-maintenance living in a highly desirable location. With its full renovation, flexible living space and excellent additional features, early viewing is highly advised to fully appreciate everything this superb home has to offer! 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EE | £120,000 | 15/05/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 HIGHERLAND, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2TF | £155,000 | 17/10/2025 | Terraced | | 113 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EF | £137,000 | 26/09/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EE | £150,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 BROOK LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AA | £98,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced | | 85 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EF | £117,500 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced | | 81 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EF | £148,500 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced | | 13 BROOK LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AA | £97,000 | 29/11/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EE | £137,000 | 24/11/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 63 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EE | £97,500 | 17/08/2021 | Terraced | | 20 FRIARSWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 2EG | £144,000 | 30/07/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £128,167 (3 sales) **Area average:** £128,143 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £144,587 (105 Terraced, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +14.1% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 0.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Higherland, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fb6f659) | £995/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | Rightmove | | [Cumberland Street, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5bed48c) | £975/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | Rightmove | | [Wesley Place, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/48400a5) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Enderley Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5fe428d) | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | Rightmove | | [Orme Road, Newcastle under lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5f5413d) | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove | | [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 0.72 miles | Rightmove | | [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/29d2bce) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Greylag Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7062d4c) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.84 miles | Rightmove | | [Tarragon View, Newcastle under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bc6fb13) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2914cd8) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | Rightmove | | [Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8e3c715) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.98 miles | Rightmove | | [Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3d1f6a) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Sydney Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1054f96) | £925/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | Rightmove | | [Basford Park Road, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8243c89) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Dee Lane, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a1a30a0) | £875/mo | 3 | 1.26 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f374b79) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.27 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ced9126) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Dart Place, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/09ca227) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.37 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £947/mo (36 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,800 *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 £998/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £223/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.6% *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:** £1,919/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.8% - **10y growth:** 48.3% ## 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)