# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ST5 8LW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Povey Place, Newcastle, ST5, ST5 8LW | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | ## Description The Property Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN, this well-proportioned two-bedroom home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, a private rear garden, driveway and separate garage. Ideally suited to first-time buyers, couples, small families or those looking to downsize, the property combines practical living space with excellent additional features. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a comfortable lounge providing the perfect space to relax, and a generous kitchen/dining room offering plenty of room for cooking, dining and entertaining. Also on the ground floor is a separate study, ideal for those working from home, or alternatively as a hobby room or additional living space. A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the main bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room. The landing provides access to both bedrooms and offers a practical layout. Externally, the property benefits from a private rear garden, providing an ideal space for relaxing outdoors, gardening or entertaining family and friends. To the front, a private driveway offers convenient off-road parking, while the separate garage features an inspection pit, making it particularly useful for car enthusiasts or those who enjoy working on their own vehicles. The garage also provides additional storage space. Location Situated in the residential area of Bradwell, the property is conveniently positioned for local shops, schools and everyday amenities. Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre is within easy reach, offering a wider range of shopping facilities, cafés, restaurants and leisure amenities. The area also benefits from local bus services and access to the wider road network, making it convenient for commuters travelling to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. With its two double bedrooms, spacious kitchen/dining room, additional study, en-suite, private garden, driveway and garage, this property offers a fantastic opportunity for a range of buyers. Being sold with no onward chain, early viewing is highly recommended. TO BOOK A VIEWING WITH PURPLEBRICKS - You can use the brochure link in the full property description in the Rightmove advert or book online via the Purplebricks Website, App, or phone our main number found on Google. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593383) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593384) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593385) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593386) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593387) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593388) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593390) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593392) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593394) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593395) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593396) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593397) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593398) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593400) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593402) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94490421/2593403) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/94490421/2593405) - Floorplan 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8NE | £159,950 | 24/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 135 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LQ | £154,000 | 30/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 15 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8ND | £137,000 | 13/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 2 SILVERTON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LU | £102,500 | 25/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 234 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LS | £195,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 PRIAM CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LJ | £220,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LF | £170,000 | 11/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 141 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LQ | £200,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 97 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LP | £185,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 92 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LX | £150,000 | 22/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 23 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LF | £148,000 | 12/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 129 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LQ | £165,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 CHESWARDINE ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8SG | £155,000 | 02/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 14 CARLOS PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LZ | £169,200 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 189 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8NN | £164,950 | 15/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LF | £160,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 97 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LQ | £150,000 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 78 RICEYMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LH | £60,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 215 FEARNS AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8NN | £242,500 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 CARLOS PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 8LZ | £136,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £161,205 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £199,810 (165 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +20.1% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Carlos Place, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ccdf097) | £1,240/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Bradwell Lane, Bradwell, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2a8fb08) | £975/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove | | [Cauldon Avenue, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0507da6) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | Rightmove | | [Rowley Avenue, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/111df22) | £950/mo | 3 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Brittain Avenue, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c2659f4) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove | | [Leech Avenue, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4359579) | £1,175/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9d4fb66) | £900/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | Rightmove | | [Watermills, Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cde4a36) | £1,020/mo | 3 | 1.18 miles | Rightmove | | [Watermills, Apedale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d166541) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.18 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.53 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6f4eea3) | £900/mo | 3 | 1.73 miles | Rightmove | | [The Crossway, May Bank, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f673289) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Hill Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1fc5659) | £925/mo | 3 | 2.09 miles | Rightmove | | [Ashfields New Road, Newcastle-under-lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f638157) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.13 miles | Rightmove | | [Moran Road, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3686f51) | £925/mo | 3 | 2.23 miles | Rightmove | | [Brindley Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4f239f1) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Heath Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e04a861) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Waters Edge Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2792c12) | £950/mo | 3 | 2.32 miles | Rightmove | | [Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e1f5dc0) | £495/mo | — | 2.35 miles | Rightmove | | [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5474199) | £595/mo | — | 2.59 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £983/mo (35 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (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:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-115/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2% *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:** 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)