# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (ST5 3UD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Bluebell Drive, Seabridge, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 3UD |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |

## Description

Executive Five-Bedroom Detached Home on Bluebell Drive, Seabridge!

Heywoods Estate Agents proudly present to the market this executive five-bedroom detached home, beautifully positioned on Bluebell Drive in the highly sought-after area of Seabridge, Newcastle-under-Lyme. 

Thoughtfully designed with both scale and practicality in mind, this impressive residence offers expansive living accommodation, including well-proportioned bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, and a landscaped rear garden—making it an ideal choice for modern family living.

Set within a prestigious and peaceful residential location, the property also benefits from excellent access to local schools, amenities, and commuter links, along with features such as a double garage and two en-suite bedrooms, adding further to its appeal.

The approach sets the right impression, with a generous frontage, wide driveway, and integral double garage giving the home a sense of presence. Once inside, a broad entrance hall welcomes you with space and light, guiding you naturally into the principal reception areas.

To the front, the dining room is enhanced by a bay window to the front aspect, creating a bright and flexible reception space that can be used for formal dining, a study, or a second sitting room. To the rear, the lounge enjoys French doors opening directly onto the landscaped garden, making it a welcoming and balanced reception room ideal for both family life and entertaining.

The kitchen and dining area form the true heart of the home and are also positioned to the rear. Finished with a comprehensive range of cabinetry, integrated appliances, and ample work surfaces, the space is designed for both function and style. With French doors and a window overlooking the garden, it connects seamlessly to outdoor living. A separate utility is located just off the kitchen, adding convenience with further storage and direct access to the garden. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private en-suite, providing a calm and self contained retreat. The second bedroom also enjoys its own en-suite shower room, while three further bedrooms offer excellent versatility, whether as family doubles, guest rooms, or dedicated home working spaces. A modern family bathroom completes the first floor.

The garden to the rear is private and well planned, with a central lawn, established borders, and patio areas that invite both relaxation and entertaining. It is a secure and welcoming space that perfectly complements the accommodation within.

The property also includes a double garage and generous driveway parking, adding both practicality and convenience.

Bluebell Drive is regarded as one of the most desirable addresses in Seabridge. It combines the benefits of a peaceful, residential setting with easy access to local schools, shops, and leisure amenities, as well as excellent transport links across the wider area.

This is a substantial detached home of quality and presence, offering five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and versatile reception space, all set within a highly sought after location.

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## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 ROE LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PJ | £339,500 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 BARFORD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3LF | £287,500 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 18 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £500,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached |
| 4 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £530,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached |
| 5 ASH WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3UB | £575,000 | 08/02/2024 | Detached |
| 34 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JD | £500,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| 51 ROE LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PH | £440,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 34 STOCKWOOD ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3LG | £305,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 36 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JW | £435,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 10 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £450,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 25 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £525,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 54 RIDGMONT ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3LB | £410,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 47 RIDGMONT ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3LD | £335,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 25 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £340,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 37 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JD | £250,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 15 ROE LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PH | £600,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 50 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JT | £720,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 BLUEBELL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3UD | £575,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 34 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JW | £475,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 7 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA | £330,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 27 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JW | £395,000 | 17/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 BLUEBELL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3UD | £422,500 | 24/06/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 BLUEBELL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3UD | £435,000 | 22/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £477,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £437,100 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £340,103 (75 Detached, ST5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +61.7%

## 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):** £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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 5 Bed Detached House, Ash Way, ST5 | £1,950/mo | 5 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Beresford Crescent, ST5 | £3,000/mo | 5 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent |
| [Beresford Crescent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c843ca8) | £3,250/mo | 5 | 0.72 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lymes Road, Butterton, Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 4DR](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ea7150c) | £4,950/mo | 5 | 1.01 miles | Rightmove |
| [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 1.1 miles | Rightmove |
| [5 En-suite House Share](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/eb6073e) | £40/mo | 5 | 1.37 miles | Rightmove |
| [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 1.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [The Avenue, Maybank, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c69d8c) | £2,995/mo | 5 | 2.13 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1263f1) | £450/mo | — | 2.15 miles | Rightmove |
| [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 2.44 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c7a307e) | £2,450/mo | 5 | 3.36 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,805/mo (11 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £243,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £195,000

*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 £1,950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-436/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.3%

*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:** 11.8%
- **10y growth:** 26%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.8%

## 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)