# 1 bedroom flat for rent (ST5 8BJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Flat 2, Holly Lodge, Newcastle, ST5 8BJ | | Price | £695 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | ## Description Description Occupying the top floor of the popular Holly Lodge development, this recently refurbished one-bedroom apartment offers stylish, low-maintenance living with the added benefit of a private garage. The accommodation has been modernised throughout to create a bright and welcoming home, with neutral décor allowing prospective tenants to move straight in and make the space their own. The apartment comprises an entrance hall, comfortable lounge, separate fitted kitchen, generous double bedroom and a modern bathroom. Positioned away from the road, the property enjoys a pleasant outlook and an abundance of natural light, while electric heating and double glazing help provide comfortable year-round living. A private garage offers valuable additional storage or secure parking, a feature not commonly found with apartments of this size. Room Approx. Size Lounge 4.8m x 3.6m (15'9" x 11'10") Bedroom 3.8m x 3.1m (12'6" x 10'2") Kitchen 3.2m x 2.0m (10'6" x 6'7") Bathroom 2.8m x 1.7m (9'2" x 5'7") Hallway 4.2m x 1.0m (13'9" x 3'3") Location Holly Lodge is situated on Peel Street, a well-established residential area within easy reach of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. A wide selection of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants are all nearby, while Royal Stoke University Hospital, Keele University and the A34 provide excellent access for commuters. The location also benefits from convenient transport links to Stoke-on-Trent, the M6 motorway and surrounding Staffordshire towns, making it a practical base for both work and leisure. ## Property Photos - ![Street View](/listings/photos/175039667/1605945) - Street View - ![IMG_1363.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605951) - IMG_1363.JPG - ![IMG_1373.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605952) - IMG_1373.JPG - ![IMG_1369.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605953) - IMG_1369.JPG - ![IMG_1368.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605954) - IMG_1368.JPG - ![IMG_1376.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605955) - IMG_1376.JPG - ![IMG_1374.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605956) - IMG_1374.JPG - ![IMG_1364.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605957) - IMG_1364.JPG - ![IMG_1372.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605958) - IMG_1372.JPG - ![IMG_1371.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605959) - IMG_1371.JPG - ![IMG_1366.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605960) - IMG_1366.JPG - ![IMG_1377.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605961) - IMG_1377.JPG - ![IMG_1362.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605962) - IMG_1362.JPG - ![IMG_1375.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605963) - IMG_1375.JPG - ![IMG_1361.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605965) - IMG_1361.JPG - ![IMG_1367.JPG](/listings/photos/175039667/1605967) - IMG_1367.JPG ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £744/mo - **Realistic:** £827/mo - **Optimistic:** £910/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Staffordshire North (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Flat 2, Holly Lodge, Newcastle, ST5 8BJ](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c6feead) | £695/mo | 1 | 0 miles | Rightmove | | [Porthill, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c522017) | £795/mo | 1 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [High Street, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ddc3f14) | £795/mo | 1 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Templar Terrace, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5354169) | £540/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5660079) | £600/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | [King Street, Cross Heath, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f817ff6) | £625/mo | 1 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 0.99 miles | Rightmove | | [Northcote House, 15 King Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/66d477b) | £875/mo | 1 | 1.21 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ab8d930) | £675/mo | 1 | 1.26 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f27bed6) | £595/mo | 1 | 1.27 miles | Rightmove | | [6 King Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a3e03a4) | £625/mo | 1 | 1.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/24d680a) | £845/mo | 1 | 1.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d9486d3) | £875/mo | 1 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, 2 Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e685d2e) | £845/mo | 1 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Merrial Street Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/68444a4) | £450/mo | 1 | 1.4 miles | Rightmove | | [Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2bd62bc) | £795/mo | 1 | 1.43 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d4e58d5) | £650/mo | 1 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2e6ad13) | £695/mo | 1 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d770840) | £725/mo | 1 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | | [Gordon Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e1b04e3) | £650/mo | 1 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £761/mo (31 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £685/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1182.7% - **Monthly cashflow:** £589/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3505.4% *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).* ## 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)