# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (ST5 0LT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Sandy Lane, Newcastle, ST5 0LT | | Price | £75,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | ## Description Charming One-Bedroom Apartment – Prime Newcastle Location Situated on the first floor with ground floor access, this well-positioned one-bedroom apartment offers convenient access to Newcastle town centre along with excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for a range of buyers. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a central hallway. To the right, the fitted kitchen provides ample preparation space and pleasant views over nearby green space. A useful storage cupboard is located just adjacent, offering practical everyday convenience. Continuing through the hallway, the bright and airy lounge features a large window that allows plenty of natural light, along with a fitted bookcase that adds both character and functionality to the space. The bedroom is a comfortable double, benefiting from built-in storage to maximise space. Completing the property is a bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite. While the apartment would benefit from some modernisation, it presents an excellent opportunity to create a comfortable and stylish home tailored to your taste. It is perfectly suited for first-time buyers, students, or investors seeking a well-located property with strong potential. Externally, the property enjoys access to shared gardens and parking facilities. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential this property has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112863) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112864) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112865) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112866) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112867) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112868) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112869) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112870) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112872) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112874) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112879) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112882) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173972882/112884) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173972882/112886) - EPC 1 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BRAMPTON COURT FLAT 4 BRAMPTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0QR | £195,000 | 20/03/2023 | Flat | **Area average:** £195,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £91,379 (21 Flat, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -17.9% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Northcote House, 15 King Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66d477b) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | Rightmove | | [Water Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ab5b091) | £550/mo | 1 | 0.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/24d680a) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Mews, 9 Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/aabde75) | £895/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e685d2e) | £845/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9486d3) | £875/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0e30a15) | £850/mo | 1 | 0.42 miles | Rightmove | | [West Brampton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38cac00) | £595/mo | 1 | 0.43 miles | Rightmove | | [High St, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/df9dcfd) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Grosvenor Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/23e28f5) | £695/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Grosvenor Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/91068cb) | £650/mo | 1 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 0.67 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b051c9) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d00972b) | £541/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5660079) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3b1788e) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f38a261) | £500/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d93c803) | £575/mo | 1 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove | | [Occupation Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f84092f) | £566/mo | 1 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Lyme Court, Leech Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/97fa80f) | £711/mo | 1 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £642/mo (35 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.8% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £75,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £60,000 *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 £600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £220/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.1% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -14% - **10y growth:** 26.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 6.6% - **10y growth (index):** 38% ## 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)