For sale Detached

42 MEAKIN AVENUE

NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 4EY

3 beds 1 baths 64 m² Listed 8 Sep 2026 (-56d)

£270,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (ST5 4EY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 4EY |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £170,000 Dec 2009 |

## Description

Step inside to discover a bright and neutral kitchen with neutral shaker-style cabinetry, an integrated oven/grill and a four-burner gas hob, plus plenty of room for further appliances and space to cook up a storm. The living room boasts a lovely bay window, features a fire surround and is ideally suited for relaxed living. The property boasts three versatile bedrooms, including two doubles to the rear and a further single bedroom to the front, perfect for a study, guest space, or a creative hobby room. The bathroom features a sleek double-ended bath/shower duo, along with a sink with cabinetry storage beneath and a W/C.

Outside, the garden has been designed with low-maintenance living in mind, offering a rear garden with ample patio seating space, self-maintained shrubs and a shed. To the front, a beautifully maintained front garden with decorative gravelling, shrubs, and a long tandem driveway with ample off-road parking and a single garage with an electric roller door.

**Location**

Westbury Park is a sought-after residential area within Newcastle-Under-Lyme which is well known for its vibrant community spirit, fantastic family connections and its proximity to Newcastle’s busy town centre.

**Newcastle-under-Lyme** is a vibrant and historic market town, situated adjacent to **Stoke-on-Trent**, the town benefits from excellent transport links via the **A34**, **A500**, and nearby **M6 motorway**, as well as convenient rail connections through Stoke station, making it an attractive base for both commuters and families.

A lively **town centre** is home to a mix of independent shops, cafés, and high-street brands, complemented by regular **markets** and a strong sense of community. The area offers a variety of leisure and cultural amenities, including the popular **New Vic Theatre**, the **Brampton Museum**, and several green spaces such as **Brampton Park** and the nearby **Apedale Country Park**.

**The Royal Stoke University Hospital is located in Newcastle**, and is one of the largest and most advanced teaching hospitals in the region.

Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to several highly regarded state and independent **primary and secondary schools**, as well as **Newcastle-under-Lyme College. ** The town also lies close to **Keele University**, an internationally recognised institution known for its high-quality teaching, research excellence, and beautiful campus.

**Newcastle-under-Lyme** offers an appealing and well-connected environment for residents, students, and visitors alike.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7304542
- **Address:** 42 Meakin Avenue, NEWCASTLE, ST5 4EY
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/04/2010
- **Work Completed:** 01/04/2010
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9567140
- **Address:** 42 Meakin Avenue, NEWCASTLE, ST5 4EY
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/05/2013
- **Work Completed:** 30/04/2013
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9616899
- **Address:** 42 Meakin Avenue, NEWCASTLE, ST5 4EY
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/06/2013
- **Work Completed:** 11/06/2013
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13135670
- **Address:** 42 Meakin Avenue, NEWCASTLE, ST5 4EY
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2018
- **Work Completed:** 21/08/2018
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £170,000 | 11/12/2009 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 PINEHURST CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4LF | £373,000 | 23/07/2026 | Detached |
| 4 ENSTONE COURT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JE | £325,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached |
| 2 RAVENSWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JX | £290,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached |
| 7 PORTLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JH | £444,500 | 18/03/2025 | Detached |
| 1 PARAGON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EX | £245,000 | 08/12/2023 | Detached |
| 8 KENNET CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4ER | £230,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 1 AYNSLEY AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4ET | £255,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 22 WAVENEY GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PN | £205,000 | 18/10/2023 | Detached |
| 15 BROOKWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HU | £225,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 11 PORTLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JH | £285,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| 51 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD | £210,000 | 20/07/2023 | Detached |
| 12 COPELAND AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EZ | £222,500 | 19/07/2023 | Detached |
| 59 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD | £205,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 2 BROOKWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HU | £350,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 52 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £320,000 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CAVENDISH GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HB | £350,000 | 27/06/2023 | Detached |
| 59 SEVERN DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4BH | £230,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WELLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EP | £187,500 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 52 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD | £231,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 24 CAVENDISH GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HB | £265,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 50 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £375,000 | 04/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £250,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| 35 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD | £241,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £180,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY | £270,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £279,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £268,475 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £328,693 (79 Detached, 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:** £753/mo
- **Realistic:** £837/mo
- **Optimistic:** £921/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cde0ceb) | £1,050/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7ce346d) | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Morston Drive, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/dc1c2d2) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | Rightmove |
| [Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/41473c3) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | Rightmove |
| [Sedbergh Close, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e498261) | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove |
| [Geneva Drive, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/cad74a8) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 1.3 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hatrell Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9651a65) | £975/mo | 3 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove |
| [London Road, Newcastle under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e059636) | £875/mo | 3 | 1.4 miles | Rightmove |
| [Freehold Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b243e08) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove |
| [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5474199) | £595/mo | — | 1.56 miles | Rightmove |
| [Poolside Avenue, Newcastle under lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/300518d) | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.6 miles | Rightmove |
| [Apartment 11, Marsh Box, Newcastle, ST5 1FA](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/21e5a57) | £795/mo | — | 1.71 miles | Rightmove |
| [Brindley Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4f239f1) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.86 miles | Rightmove |
| [Heath Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e04a861) | £950/mo | 3 | 1.86 miles | Rightmove |
| [Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e1f5dc0) | £495/mo | — | 1.97 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ashfields New Road, Newcastle-under-lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d532723) | £895/mo | 3 | 2.02 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hill Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1fc5659) | £925/mo | 3 | 2.06 miles | Rightmove |
| [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6f4eea3) | £900/mo | 3 | 2.42 miles | Rightmove |
| [Abbey Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c3d3736) | £700/mo | 3 | 2.42 miles | Rightmove |
| [The Crossway, May Bank, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f673289) | £1,100/mo | 3 | 2.42 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £943/mo (34 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,300

*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 £963/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-222/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4%

*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:** 12.7%
- **10y growth:** 13.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Detached series; as of July 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 28.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 55.4%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

64 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£170,000 Dec 2009

Local average

£328,693 (-17.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,876 of 33,755)

Street crime

74 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

Offered for sale with no upward chain and ready for you to move straight in!
Detached bungalow with three spacious bedrooms and a bathroom with a double-ended bath/shower duo, a sink with cabinetry storage beneath and a W/C. The hall offers a spacious storage cupboard.
Bright, neutral kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry with an integrated oven/grill and a four-burner gas hob and room for further appliances. Living room with a lovely bay window and a feature fire.
Highly sought-after location on Westbury Park within walking distance of shops, a pharmacy and the popular Westbury Tavern Pub.
Low-maintenance frontage with decorative gravel and a long tandem driveway with ample off-road parking, iron gates, a single garage, and a patio rear garden with a shed.

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: Cable
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Restrictions: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag… and leave them firmly at the door. Welcome to this charming three-bedroom detached bungalow, perfectly placed in the heart of Westbury Park and offered for sale with no upward chain, where village-style convenience is quite literally on your doorstep. With shops, a pharmacy and the ever-popular Westbury Tavern all within an easy stroll, this is a home that makes everyday living wonderfully uncomplicated — so unpack your bags, pour yourself a drink and let the good times begin.
Step inside to discover a bright and neutral kitchen with neutral shaker-style cabinetry, an integrated oven/grill and a four-burner gas hob, plus plenty of room for further appliances and space to cook up a storm. The living room boasts a lovely bay window, features a fire surround and is ideally suited for relaxed living. The property boasts three versatile bedrooms, including two doubles to the rear and a further single bedroom to the front, perfect for a study, guest space, or a creative hobby room. The bathroom features a sleek double-ended bath/shower duo, along with a sink with cabinetry storage beneath and a W/C.
Outside, the garden has been designed with low-maintenance living in mind, offering a rear garden with ample patio seating space, self-maintained shrubs and a shed. To the front, a beautifully maintained front garden with decorative gravelling, shrubs, and a long tandem driveway with ample off-road parking and a single garage with an electric roller door.
Location
Westbury Park is a sought-after residential area within Newcastle-Under-Lyme which is well known for its vibrant community spirit, fantastic family connections and its proximity to Newcastle’s busy town centre.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a vibrant and historic market town, situated adjacent to Stoke-on-Trent, the town benefits from excellent transport links via the A34, A500, and nearby M6 motorway, as well as convenient rail connections through Stoke station, making it an attractive base for both commuters and families.
A lively town centre is home to a mix of independent shops, cafés, and high-street brands, complemented by regular markets and a strong sense of community. The area offers a variety of leisure and cultural amenities, including the popular New Vic Theatre, the Brampton Museum, and several green spaces such as Brampton Park and the nearby Apedale Country Park.
The Royal Stoke University Hospital is located in Newcastle, and is one of the largest and most advanced teaching hospitals in the region.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is home to several highly regarded state and independent primary and secondary schools, as well as Newcastle-under-Lyme College. The town also lies close to Keele University, an internationally recognised institution known for its high-quality teaching, research excellence, and beautiful campus.
Newcastle-under-Lyme offers an appealing and well-connected environment for residents, students, and visitors alike.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Stone

James Du Pavey Ltd

Reference: 92907018

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~260 m² (0.06 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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Site Plan

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7304542

Property Details

Street: 42 Meakin Avenue

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 4EY

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 19/04/2010

Work Completed: 01/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9567140

Property Details

Street: 42 Meakin Avenue

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 4EY

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/05/2013

Work Completed: 30/04/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9616899

Property Details

Street: 42 Meakin Avenue

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 4EY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/06/2013

Work Completed: 11/06/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13135670

Property Details

Street: 42 Meakin Avenue

Town: NEWCASTLE

Postcode: ST5 4EY

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 17/09/2018

Work Completed: 21/08/2018

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
Listed for sale	—	£270,000	+58.8%
Sold	11/12/2009 (16 years ago)	£170,000	—

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
4 PINEHURST CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4LF	£373,000	23/07/2026	Detached
4 ENSTONE COURT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JE	£325,000	20/11/2025	Detached
2 RAVENSWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JX	£290,000	25/07/2025	Detached
7 PORTLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JH	£444,500	18/03/2025	Detached
1 PARAGON AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EX	£245,000	08/12/2023	Detached
8 KENNET CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4ER	£230,000	03/11/2023	Detached
1 AYNSLEY AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4ET	£255,000	03/11/2023	Detached
22 WAVENEY GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PN	£205,000	18/10/2023	Detached
15 BROOKWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HU	£225,000	25/08/2023	Detached
11 PORTLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JH	£285,000	28/07/2023	Detached
51 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD	£210,000	20/07/2023	Detached
12 COPELAND AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EZ	£222,500	19/07/2023	Detached
59 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD	£205,000	14/07/2023	Detached
2 BROOKWOOD CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HU	£350,000	14/07/2023	Detached
Same street 52 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY	£320,000	29/06/2023	Semi-detached
11 CAVENDISH GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HB	£350,000	27/06/2023	Detached
59 SEVERN DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4BH	£230,000	14/12/2022	Detached
7 WELLAND GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EP	£187,500	18/11/2022	Detached
52 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD	£231,000	04/11/2022	Detached
24 CAVENDISH GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4HB	£265,000	27/10/2022	Detached
Same street 50 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY	£375,000	04/10/2022	Detached
Same street 31 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY	£250,000	30/09/2022	Detached
35 RUTHERFORD AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4JD	£241,000	31/08/2022	Detached
Same street 26 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY	£180,000	20/05/2022	Detached
Same street 3 MEAKIN AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 4EY	£270,000	14/03/2022	Detached

Street average: £279,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £268,475 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 12.7%

10y growth 13.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 5.9%

5y (index) 28.1%

10y (index) 55.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £753/mo

Realistic £837/mo

Optimistic £921/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Meakin Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Brookwood Close	0.1 miles
Hospital	North Staffordshire Hospital	0.3 miles
Shop	Timpson	1.0 miles
Shop	American Golf	1.0 miles
Hospital	Royal Stoke University Hospital	1.3 miles
University	Keele University	2.0 miles
Train station	Trentham Leisure	2.3 miles
Train station	Stoke-on-Trent	2.5 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	24
Anti-social behaviour	13
Public order	10
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	6
Other crime	3
Drugs	2
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	74

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 11 Apr 2014
Clayton Hall Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Mar 2024
Seabridge Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2012
Langdale Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2024
Coppice Academy	Other	1.0 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2014

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
Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, ST5	£1,050/mo	3	0.27 miles	Rightmove
Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5	£1,200/mo	3	0.49 miles	Rightmove
Morston Drive, Newcastle, ST5	£1,100/mo	3	0.55 miles	Rightmove
Clayton Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5	£1,100/mo	3	0.58 miles	Rightmove
Sedbergh Close, Newcastle, ST5	£1,600/mo	3	0.76 miles	Rightmove
Geneva Drive, Newcastle, ST5	£1,000/mo	3	1.3 miles	Rightmove
Hatrell Street, Newcastle, ST5	£975/mo	3	1.35 miles	Rightmove
London Road, Newcastle under Lyme	£875/mo	3	1.4 miles	Rightmove
Freehold Street, Newcastle, ST5	£1,000/mo	3	1.45 miles	Rightmove
Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5	£595/mo	—	1.56 miles	Rightmove
Poolside Avenue, Newcastle under lyme	£1,250/mo	3	1.6 miles	Rightmove
Apartment 11, Marsh Box, Newcastle, ST5 1FA	£795/mo	—	1.71 miles	Rightmove
Brindley Street, Newcastle, ST5	£950/mo	3	1.86 miles	Rightmove
Heath Street, Newcastle, ST5	£950/mo	3	1.86 miles	Rightmove
Flat 6, 120 King Street, Newcastle, ST5 1JJ	£495/mo	—	1.97 miles	Rightmove
Ashfields New Road, Newcastle-under-lyme	£895/mo	3	2.02 miles	Rightmove
Hill Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5	£925/mo	3	2.06 miles	Rightmove
King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5	£900/mo	3	2.42 miles	Rightmove
Abbey Street, Newcastle, ST5	£700/mo	3	2.42 miles	Rightmove
The Crossway, May Bank, ST5	£1,100/mo	3	2.42 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £943/mo (34 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.36%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,375

Target investor price (1%) £96,300

Gross yield 4.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 23.4×

Monthly cashflow £-222/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.4%

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).