# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST5 8JF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 SHAWPORT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 8JF | | Price | £225,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 76 m² | | Last sold | £87,000 Sep 2009 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 05/11/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £433/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,565 ### Recommendations - W (£800 - £1,200) - E (£65) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8496-6265-0529-3606-1973) ## Description Heywoods welcome to the market this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached home on Shawport Avenue. Offering well-presented accommodation arranged over three levels, this appealing property combines comfortable living space with a conservatory, a useful utility area and a beautifully tended rear garden. With a sociable ground-floor layout and plenty of character throughout, this is a home with much to offer. A driveway provides off-road parking, while a covered entrance opens into the hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. The welcoming lounge features a large front-facing window and a feature chimney breast with a wall-mounted fire. An open connection to the dining area creates a sociable space for everyday living and entertaining. The dining area leads through double doors into the conservatory, providing an additional sitting area with plenty of natural light and attractive views over the rear garden. The kitchen features white wall and base units, contrasting dark work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and wood-effect flooring, together with a built-in oven, hob and extractor. An adjoining utility area provides further storage, worktop space and room for laundry appliances, with roof windows bringing in natural light and a door giving access to the garden. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a shower room. Fitted wardrobes and overhead cupboards provide useful storage in one of the bedrooms, while the shower room includes a curved shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and WC. A further staircase leads to the loft room. Currently arranged with a bed and furniture, this characterful space features sloping ceilings, roof windows and built-in storage. The beautifully maintained rear garden is a standout feature, combining a paved patio, lawn and established borders. A pathway leads towards further seating areas and garden structures, while a distinctive outdoor bar creates an appealing setting for summer entertaining. Shawport Avenue is situated in the Bradwell area of Newcastle-under-Lyme, with local shops, convenience stores and pharmacies nearby. The location offers convenient access to the A34 and A500, providing connections to Newcastle town centre, Stoke-on-Trent and the M6 motorway for travel further afield. Offering comfortable living space and a delightful garden, this attractive home deserves an internal viewing to appreciate all it has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569484) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569486) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569488) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569490) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569492) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569494) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569495) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569497) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569499) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569501) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569503) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569505) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569507) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569509) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569511) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569513) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569514) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569516) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569517) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569518) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569519) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569520) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569521) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569522) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569523) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569524) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94366593/2569525) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/94366593/2569526) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 SHAWPORT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JF | £87,000 | 25/09/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 KNYPE WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JL | £186,000 | 01/07/2026 | Semi-detached | | 75 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £155,000 | 05/05/2026 | Semi-detached | | 104 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £103,000 | 03/03/2026 | Semi-detached | | 71A CAULDON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JN | £157,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 51 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £218,000 | 28/06/2024 | Semi-detached | | 62 CAULDON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JN | £110,000 | 08/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 84 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £115,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 KNYPE WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JL | £125,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 189 TALKE ROAD, CHESTERTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7NL | £175,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 CHELL GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8HY | £144,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 60 CAULDON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JN | £105,000 | 27/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 BAINS GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JG | £100,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 104 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £89,000 | 23/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 30 KNYPE WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JL | £86,000 | 22/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 BURSLEY WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JQ | £195,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 39 MACHIN CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8NL | £85,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 30 KNYPE WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JL | £70,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 64 CAULDON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JN | £122,500 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 104 DENRY CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JW | £78,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 SHAWPORT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JF | £125,000 | 13/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 BURSLEY WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JQ | £130,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 81 SHAWPORT AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8JF | £155,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £140,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £127,425 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £199,810 (165 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £750/mo - **Realistic:** £833/mo - **Optimistic:** £916/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Rowley Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/111df22) | £950/mo | 3 | 0.31 miles | Rightmove | | [Cauldon Avenue, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0507da6) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Bradwell Lane, Bradwell, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2a8fb08) | £975/mo | 3 | 0.41 miles | Rightmove | | [Brittain Avenue, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c2659f4) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Carlos Place, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ccdf097) | £1,240/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | Rightmove | | [Leech Avenue, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4359579) | £1,175/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9d4fb66) | £900/mo | 3 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove | | [Watermills, Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cde4a36) | £1,020/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Watermills, Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d166541) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.2 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6f4eea3) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.44 miles | Rightmove | | [The Crossway, May Bank, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f673289) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Hill Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1fc5659) | £925/mo | 3 | 1.8 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashfields New Road, Newcastle-under-lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f638157) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.83 miles | Rightmove | | [Moran Road, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3686f51) | £925/mo | 3 | 1.9 miles | Rightmove | | [Waters Edge Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2792c12) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.97 miles | Rightmove | | [Brindley Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4f239f1) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.01 miles | Rightmove | | [Heath Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e04a861) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.01 miles | Rightmove | | [Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e1f5dc0) | £495/mo | — | 2.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Poolside Avenue, Newcastle under lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/300518d) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 2.31 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £983/mo (35 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000 *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 £950/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-56/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1% *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:** £2,961/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7% - **10y growth:** 25.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.3% - **5y growth (index):** 30.2% - **10y growth (index):** 60.6% ## 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)