# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST1 6BS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 KELVIN AVENUE, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST1 6BS |
| Price | £895 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 85 m² |
| Last sold | £138,000 May 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £863/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,750

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£400 - £900)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0838-9005-7267-3128-5954)

## Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is to let in Stoke-on-Trent and is presented in good condition, offering practical space for day-to-day living. Inside, you’ll find one reception room, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom, providing a straightforward and functional layout. The property also benefits from an EPC rating of D and falls within Council Tax band B.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, the house is well placed for access to local amenities, schools and everyday services across the city. Hanley, the main city centre, offers a choice of shops, supermarkets, cafés and entertainment venues, all within easy reach by car or local bus routes.

Public transport links are convenient, with Stoke-on-Trent railway station providing services to destinations such as Manchester and Birmingham, as well as regular trains to London Euston. Typical journey times are around 45–60 minutes to Manchester and about 50–70 minutes to Birmingham, making regional travel practical for commuters.

The wider area includes a range of parks and green spaces across the city for walking and recreation, and road links via the A50 and A500 connect easily to the M6. This three-bedroom semi-detached house to let is a straightforward base for those looking to live in Stoke-on-Trent.

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

HAN260085/2

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/175063148/1686522) - Front
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/175063148/1686523) - Hallway
- ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/175063148/1686524) - Lounge/Diner
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/175063148/1686525) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/175063148/1686526) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/175063148/1686527) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/175063148/1686528) - Kitchen
- ![Sun Room](/listings/photos/175063148/1686529) - Sun Room
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/175063148/1686530) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/175063148/1686531) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/175063148/1686532) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/175063148/1686533) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/175063148/1686534) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/175063148/1686535) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/175063148/1686536) - EPC Rating Graph

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Stoke-on-Trent). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £636/mo
- **Realistic:** £707/mo
- **Optimistic:** £778/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Kelvin Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b701ee8) | £895/mo | 3 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dickenson Road East, ST6 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| [Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2bd2c1c) | £800/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Mowbray Walk, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/342504c) | £895/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | Rightmove |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Camp Road, ST6 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| [Moxons Island, 48 Stafford Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0cb1b74) | £525/mo | — | 0.97 miles | Rightmove |
| [The Webberley, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2d1fe0f) | £620/mo | — | 0.99 miles | Rightmove |
| [Denbigh Street, Stoke-on-trent](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66c4783) | £875/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | Rightmove |
| [Denbigh Street, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/13cabfd) | £875/mo | 3 | 1.02 miles | Rightmove |
| [Stafford Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a8431ae) | £575/mo | — | 1.04 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/0a6b094) | £825/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8ba40b9) | £825/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8602134) | £875/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f8571c5) | £875/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/eb293a8) | £825/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4c54cd2) | £875/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c131718) | £825/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayworks, Hanley](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1511edf) | £895/mo | — | 1.26 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £841/mo (18 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £875/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1173.2%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £759/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3509%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £11/m²

## 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)
