68 BUCKMASTER AVENUE
NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 3AN
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
113 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£190,000 Feb 2022
Price per m²
£2,389/m²
Local average
£200,295 (+34.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,306 of 33,755)
Street crime
307 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Recently Renovated
- High Spec Finish
- Downstairs Study
- Family Home
- Close to local schools and shops
- Beautifully Presented
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen is the open-plan lounge/diner, a spacious and light-filled room enhanced by patio sliding doors that open out onto the garden. Finished with contemporary styling, this is the perfect setting for family life and hosting guests. To the front of the property is a secondary reception room, currently offering flexibility as a study or additional lounge, and benefitting from a charming bay window. A convenient downstairs W/C completes the ground floor accommodation.
Upstairs, the extended master bedroom is sure to impress. Positioned to the rear, it features a generous dressing area, offering excellent storage and versatility to suit a range of needs. The second bedroom is a well-proportioned double, while the third is a comfortable single, currently utilised as a dressing room with fitted wardrobes. A modern, stylish family bathroom completes the first floor.
The loft space has been fully boarded, insulated and carpeted, with skylights fitted to create an excellent storage area or potential for future development, subject to the usual consents.
Externally, the property benefits from a well-sized driveway to the front, with side access leading to the rear and additional space for storage. The rear garden is unusually spacious for a property of this type, featuring a decked area spanning the width of the garden and leading down to a relaxing lawn—ideal for outdoor dining and leisure.
Beautifully presented throughout, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of this size, condition and specification in the area. Conveniently located close to local schools and shops, this exceptional property is not to be missed.
Listed by
Newcastle Under Lyme
Spicerhaart
Reference: 172615856
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 13/07/2021
Current heating cost: £1,172/year
Potential heating cost: £550/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,175
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15300139 Recent
Property Details
Street: 68 Buckmaster Avenue
Town: NEWCASTLE
Postcode: ST5 3AN
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows and 4 doors
Certificate Issued: 17/07/2022
Work Completed: 05/07/2022
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/02/2022 (4 years ago) | £190,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 VALLEY VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3FB | £266,000 | 17/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 CLUMBER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AX | £242,500 | 02/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 33 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £235,000 | 14/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 91 ABBOTS WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QX | £220,000 | 21/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 63 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £230,000 | 25/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 65 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £248,000 | 07/06/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 BUCKMASTER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AN | £202,500 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 56 CLUMBER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AX | £217,300 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 52 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BB | £227,500 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BD | £200,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BA | £246,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BD | £190,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BUCKMASTER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AJ | £204,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 CHERVIL CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3FF | £220,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CHERVIL CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3FF | £250,000 | 08/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 69 CLAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NE | £260,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 VALLEY VIEW, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3FB | £230,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 81 ABBOTS WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3QX | £223,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 113 BUCKMASTER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AL | £250,000 | 11/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 56 BUCKMASTER AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3AN | £170,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SORRELL GARDENS, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3FA | £262,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 LINCOLN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3BB | £231,100 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £186,250 (2 sales)
Area average: £232,620 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Abbots Way | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Clayton Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Pinkstones | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Harplands Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Stoke-on-Trent | 1.8 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 1.8 miles |
| University | Keele University | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Longport | 2.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 307 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Academy | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 6 Mar 2014 |
| Co-op Academy Friarswood | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Mar 2013 |
| St John's CofE (A) Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement — 14 Jun 2023 |
| Langdale Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 15 Sep 2024 |
| Blackfriars Academy | Other | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 6 Feb 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
Average rent: £949/mo (31 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).