To let Terraced

4 WATFORD STREET

STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 2EW

5 beds 2 baths 69 m² Listed 15 Oct 2024 (-606d)

£390 pcm

Reduced on 3 Oct 2025

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# 5 bedroom terraced house for rent (ST4 2EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST4 2EW |
| Price | £390 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £73,000 Sep 2011 |

## Description

Nicholas Humphreys are pleased to offer this beautifully presented five bedroom, two bathroom student house located on Watford Street available for the 2026/2027 academic year!

Key Information:

Rent - From £90.00 per person, per week

Room 1 = £90.00 Per week

Room 2 = £90.00 Per week

Room 3 = £90.00 Per week

Room 4 = £90.00 Per week

Room 5 = £90.00 Per week

Deposit - £300.00 Per Person (£1500.00 Total)

Utilities Included; Gas, Electric, Water, Broadband & TV licence

Utility Cap - £20.00 per person per week (this applies to gas, electric & water only)

Tenancy Length - Minimum 50 weeks

Available Date: 18/07/2026

Maximum Occupancy - 5 Tenants (18+ Only)

Let Type: Student Accommodation

The ground floor boasts a large kitchen, including fridge & freezer, washing machine and microwave with ample cupboard space for all tenants, leading through to a good sized lounge with three piece suite and a dining table & chairs. The front hallway leads to the stairs to the first floor and bedroom 1. The bathroom is located on the ground floor and comprises bath, shower, WC & sink. Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 & 5 can be found on the first floor. All bedrooms come fully furnished with bed, storage, desk and desk chair.

Shelton is just a stone`s throw from Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station and Hanley City Centre, where you can find shops, pubs, Instagram worthy cocktail bars and much more!

Property Reference Code: 1461 EPC rating: D.

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW | £73,000 | 06/09/2011 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 CARLTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BG | £100,000 | 12/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 17 DARNLEY STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BH | £115,000 | 20/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 144 CAULDON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2DY | £95,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 47 CROWTHER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2ER | £140,000 | 10/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 155 CAULDON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2DX | £169,950 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 BOUGHEY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BQ | £145,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 114 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN | £115,000 | 22/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 97 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE | £93,000 | 12/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 90 THORNTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BD | £97,000 | 12/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 82 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE | £96,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 42 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP | £150,000 | 09/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 130 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN | £150,000 | 20/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 20 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP | £152,000 | 25/04/2025 | Terraced |
| 127 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE | £189,950 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 CROWTHER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2ER | £121,500 | 13/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 12 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW | £105,500 | 23/09/2024 | Terraced |
| 156 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN | £162,000 | 12/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 30 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP | £158,000 | 01/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 10 CONWAY STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BL | £148,000 | 24/04/2024 | Terraced |
| 121 THORNTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BD | £115,000 | 21/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 86 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN | £180,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 28 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW | £102,500 | 25/11/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 44 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW | £90,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £99,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £134,620 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £112,840 (152 Terraced, ST4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -99.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £637/mo
- **Realistic:** £708/mo
- **Optimistic:** £779/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Penstock Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7GF](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1744fd9) | £675/mo | — | 0.69 miles | Rightmove |
| [Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/39149e1) | £625/mo | — | 1.34 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £650/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 166.67% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £81,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £65,000

*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 £650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2000%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £558/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5925.3%

*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:** 6.5%
- **10y growth:** 17.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Stoke-on-Trent; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 64.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£73,000 Sep 2011

Local average

£112,840 (-99.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,234 of 33,755)

Street crime

526 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Bills included
Newly refurbished to a very high standard
Modern kitchen
Short walk to Staffordshire University

Additional details

Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No

Description

Nicholas Humphreys are pleased to offer this beautifully presented five bedroom, two bathroom student house located on Watford Street available for the 2026/2027 academic year!

Key Information:
Rent - From £90.00 per person, per week
Room 1 = £90.00 Per week
Room 2 = £90.00 Per week
Room 3 = £90.00 Per week
Room 4 = £90.00 Per week
Room 5 = £90.00 Per week
Deposit - £300.00 Per Person (£1500.00 Total)
Utilities Included; Gas, Electric, Water, Broadband & TV licence
Utility Cap - £20.00 per person per week (this applies to gas, electric & water only)
Tenancy Length - Minimum 50 weeks
Available Date: 18/07/2026
Maximum Occupancy - 5 Tenants (18+ Only)
Let Type: Student Accommodation

The ground floor boasts a large kitchen, including fridge & freezer, washing machine and microwave with ample cupboard space for all tenants, leading through to a good sized lounge with three piece suite and a dining table & chairs. The front hallway leads to the stairs to the first floor and bedroom 1. The bathroom is located on the ground floor and comprises bath, shower, WC & sink. Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 & 5 can be found on the first floor. All bedrooms come fully furnished with bed, storage, desk and desk chair.

Shelton is just a stone`s throw from Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station and Hanley City Centre, where you can find shops, pubs, Instagram worthy cocktail bars and much more!

Property Reference Code: 1461 EPC rating: D.

Listed by

Stoke-on-Trent

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 153802622

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Certificate

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£390	-99.5%
Sold	06/09/2011 (14 years ago)	£73,000	—

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
33 CARLTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BG	£100,000	12/03/2026	Terraced
17 DARNLEY STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BH	£115,000	20/12/2025	Terraced
144 CAULDON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2DY	£95,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
47 CROWTHER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2ER	£140,000	10/12/2025	Terraced
155 CAULDON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2DX	£169,950	05/12/2025	Terraced
34 BOUGHEY ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BQ	£145,000	21/11/2025	Terraced
114 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN	£115,000	22/09/2025	Terraced
97 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE	£93,000	12/09/2025	Terraced
90 THORNTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BD	£97,000	12/09/2025	Terraced
82 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE	£96,000	05/09/2025	Terraced
42 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP	£150,000	09/07/2025	Terraced
130 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN	£150,000	20/06/2025	Terraced
20 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP	£152,000	25/04/2025	Terraced
127 SPENCER ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BE	£189,950	28/03/2025	Terraced
29 CROWTHER STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2ER	£121,500	13/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 12 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW	£105,500	23/09/2024	Terraced
156 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN	£162,000	12/08/2024	Terraced
30 GUILDFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EP	£158,000	01/07/2024	Terraced
10 CONWAY STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BL	£148,000	24/04/2024	Terraced
121 THORNTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2BD	£115,000	21/11/2023	Terraced
86 ASHFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EN	£180,000	30/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 28 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW	£102,500	25/11/2022	Other
Same street 44 WATFORD STREET, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 2EW	£90,000	12/08/2021	Terraced

Street average: £99,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £134,620 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.5%

10y growth 17.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Stoke-on-Trent. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%

5y (index) 26.4%

10y (index) 64.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Stoke-on-Trent. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £637/mo

Realistic £708/mo

Optimistic £779/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Stoke-on-Trent.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ST4 2EW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Kennerley's	0.1 miles
Shop	Spar	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Seaford Street	0.2 miles
University	University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Film Theatre	0.2 miles
Train station	Stoke-on-Trent	0.3 miles
Hospital	North Staffordshire Hospital	1.2 miles
Hospital	Hartshill Medical Centre	1.4 miles
Train station	Longton	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	150
Anti-social behaviour	103
Shoplifting	59
Public order	52
Criminal damage and arson	37
Other theft	30
Vehicle crime	30
Drugs	17
Burglary	16
Other crime	13
Bicycle theft	7
Possession of weapons	7
Robbery	5
Total incidents	526

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Excellence Girls Academy	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2024
Staffordshire University	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Stoke-on-Trent College	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
The Registry	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)

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
Penstock Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7GF	£675/mo	—	0.69 miles	Rightmove
Claridge Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4	£625/mo	—	1.34 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £650/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 166.67%

Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250

Target investor price (1%) £65,000

Gross yield 2000%

Cost-to-rent ratio 0.1×

Monthly cashflow £558/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5925.3%

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).