# 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 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 64 m² |
| Last sold | £170,000 Dec 2009 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 07/09/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £808/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9600-8284-0022-6603-3163)

## 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

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/92907018/2683757) - EPC 1

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Seabridge Lane, ST5 | £995/mo | 3 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| [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) | £925/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 |

**Average rent: £954/mo (37 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (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:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-233/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,219/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.2%
- **10y growth:** 10.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 4.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.2%

## 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)