# 2 bedroom town house for rent (ST5 7SS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 WINTERSIDE CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 7SS |
| Price | £725 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 47 m² |
| Last sold | £81,000 Sep 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/10/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £448/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0410-5120-4009-0755-3206)

## Description

Bob Gutteridge Estate Agents are pleased to bring to the rental market this well-presented mid-townhouse home in this ever-popular Waterhayes Village location. As you would expect, the property benefits from the modern-day comforts of Upvc double glazing and gas combi central heating and in brief comprises entrance hall, spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, and to the first floor are two generous bedrooms and a first floor bathroom. Externally, a sizeable front garden can be found, along with an allocated parking space providing off-street parking for one vehicle. Viewing advised !

**Entrance Lobby** - 1.07m x 0.86m (3'6" x 2'10") - With Upvc double glazed frosted front access door, pendant light fitting, electricity consumer unit, decorative dado railing, power point and doors leading off to;

**Lounge** - 4.24m x 4.39m maximum (13'11" x 14'5" maximum) - With Upvc double glazed window to front, four-lamp spotlight fitting, smoke alarm, single panelled radiator, feature tiled hearth with wood surround and fitted coal effect fire, TV aerial connection point, power points, phone line / ADSL connection point, Openreach connection point (subject to usual transfer regulations), decorative dado railing, wood effect laminate flooring and stairs to first floor.

**Fitted Kitchen** - 3.76m x 1.70m (12'4" x 5'7") - With Upvc double glazed window to front, four-lamp spotlight fitting, extractor fan, single panelled radiator, a range of base and wall mounted storage cupboards providing ample domestic cupboard and drawer space, round edge worktops, composite sink unit with mixer tap above, dual compartment Hotpoint electric oven with four-ring hob above, space for fridge/freezer, power points, soft beige ceramic splashback and wood effect laminate flooring.

**First Floor Landing** - 1.88m x 0.89m (6'2" x 2'11") - With pendant light fitting, smoke alarm, loft access, decorative dado railing and doors leading off to;

**Bedroom One** - 3.23m x 3.15m (10'7" x 10'4") - With Upvc double glazed window to front, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator, airing cupboard housing a Logic Combi ESP1 24 boiler providing the domestic hot water and heating systems, built-in wardrobe providing ample domestic storage space, phone line / ADSL connection point and power points.

**Bedroom Two** - 2.72m x 1.80m (8'11" x 5'11") - With Upvc double glazed window to front, pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator, wood effect laminate flooring, and power points.

**First Floor Bathroom** - 1.88m x 1.75m (6'2" x 5'9") - With enclosed light fitting, extractor fan, single panelled radiator, a white suite comprising low-level dual flush WC, pedestal sink unit, panel bath unit with mixer tap and separate shower attachment above, white ceramic splashback tiling and wood effect laminate flooring.

**Externally** - 

**Fore Garden** - Bounded by timber fencing and mature border hedges, with stone flag paving, generous lawn, access to built-in meter cupboard housing gas and electric meters and mature shrubbery.

**Allocated Parking Space** - This property benefits from an allocated parking space on the adjacent communal car park allowing parking for one vehicle.

**Council Tax** - Band 'A' amount payable to Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.

**Services** - Main services of gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.

**Terms** - The property is offered to let at £725.00 per calendar month exclusive of council tax, utilities and all other normal outgoings. A deposit of £836.53 will be taken against damage/breakages etc. 

The tenant will be expected to pay a holding deposit of £167.30 which, subject to successful referencing, will form part of the rent. The holding deposit will be forfeit if certain conditions are not met by the applicant as per the Tenant Fees Act 2019, further details can be obtained from the Agent prior to applying. Smoking is not permitted.

Before you are granted a tenancy, you will have to demonstrate your Right to Rent in the UK as introduced by the Immigration Act 2014.

**Viewing** - Strictly by appointment with the Agents at 2 Watlands View, Porthill, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 8AA. Telephone number:  .

## Property Photos

- ![pbox-IMG.JPG](/listings/photos/89755956/688829) - pbox-IMG.JPG
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89755956/688833) - LOUNGE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89755956/688834) - LOUNGE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/89755956/688837) - LOUNGE
- ![FITTED KITCHEN](/listings/photos/89755956/688840) - FITTED KITCHEN
- ![FITTED KITCHEN](/listings/photos/89755956/688843) - FITTED KITCHEN
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/89755956/688846) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/89755956/688847) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/89755956/688851) - BEDROOM ONE
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/89755956/688854) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/89755956/688858) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/89755956/688861) - BEDROOM TWO
- ![FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM](/listings/photos/89755956/688865) - FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
- ![FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM](/listings/photos/89755956/688868) - FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
- ![FORE GARDEN](/listings/photos/89755956/688871) - FORE GARDEN
- ![FORE GARDEN](/listings/photos/89755956/688874) - FORE GARDEN

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89755956/688879) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13586228
- **Address:** 18 Winterside Close, NEWCASTLE, ST5 7SS
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/06/2019
- **Work Completed:** 09/05/2019
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £743/mo
- **Realistic:** £825/mo
- **Optimistic:** £908/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £479/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Winterside Close, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c8f6d48) | £725/mo | 2 | 0 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Emberton Street, ST5 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Victoria Street, ST5 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Victoria St, ST5 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| [George Street, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3388e57) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Emberton Street, ST5 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |
| [Cooper Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c20edd0) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove |
| [Loomer Road, Chesterton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5a3da8f) | £700/mo | 2 | 1.04 miles | Rightmove |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hanbridge Avenue, ST5 | £775/mo | 2 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Riceyman Road, ST5 | £900/mo | 2 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent |
| [Hanbridge Avenue, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6b014d2) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.22 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dimsdale View East, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fd1bf51) | £850/mo | 2 | 1.67 miles | Rightmove |
| [Sparrow Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b74c503) | £800/mo | 2 | 1.69 miles | Rightmove |
| [Garnett Road East, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b8dbc49) | £695/mo | 2 | 1.75 miles | Rightmove |
| [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 1.75 miles | Rightmove |
| [Wilmot Drive, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bb8dd5c) | £995/mo | 2 | 1.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dimsdale Parade East, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5b4e351) | £775/mo | 2 | 1.88 miles | Rightmove |
| [Milehouse Lane Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/332a240) | £750/mo | 2 | 1.99 miles | Rightmove |
| [Nelson Street, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2f978c8) | £695/mo | 2 | 2.04 miles | Rightmove |
| [Church Street, Silverdale, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/a96c8fa) | £750/mo | 2 | 2.26 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £853/mo (59 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £763/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1262.9%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £659/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3760.4%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £15/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)
