For sale Retirement Property

Adlington House

High Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0HZ

2 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Mar 2026 (-84d)

£140,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£195,500

Local average

£455,953 (-69.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,214 of 33,755)

Street crime

218 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • First floor two bedroom retirement apartment for the over 55s
  • Spacious living/dining room with double doors to a private balcony overlooking communal gardens
  • Modern fitted kitchen with ample storage and workspace
  • Generous entrance hallway with separate laundry cupboard and walk-in store
  • Accessible wet room and two well-proportioned bedrooms
  • Sought after development with lifts, restaurant, communal lounge and 24-hour reception

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Restrictions
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Heywoods Estate Agents are delighted to present this beautifully proportioned first-floor retirement apartment, exclusively for the over 55's, offering an excellent balance of comfort, practicality and community living.
Accessed via a well-maintained communal entrance with lift and stair access, the apartment opens into a generous L-shaped entrance hallway, creating a welcoming first impression and providing access to all principal rooms. There is the added benefit of a separate laundry cupboard and a useful walk-in store room, offering valuable additional storage.
The impressive living and dining room is a particular highlight of the home, extending the full depth of the apartment and providing ample space for both lounge and dining furniture. Double doors open onto a private balcony, creating a pleasant outdoor seating area to enjoy fresh air and elevated views.
The modern fitted kitchen is thoughtfully arranged with a practical layout, offering a range of base and wall units along with generous worktop space.
There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both offering comfortable accommodation with space for wardrobes and additional furnishings. The apartment also benefits from a spacious wet room designed for accessibility and ease of use.
Adlington House is a highly regarded retirement development offering an excellent range of communal facilities designed to enhance residents’ lifestyles. These include a welcoming residents’ lounge, a subsidised restaurant with private dining facilities, a hairdressing salon and beautifully maintained communal gardens with seating areas. A hobbies room and wellness spa provide further opportunities for relaxation and social engagement. Two lifts service all floors for added convenience.
Situated in the heart of Wolstanton, the development benefits from excellent transport links, including direct bus routes to Newcastle-under-Lyme, The Potteries and Wolstanton Retail Park, placing shops and amenities within easy reach. The development offers peace of mind with a 24-hour reception and security service, along with a secure intercom system. A variable service charge covers optional wellbeing services and meal provisions, and there is a guest suite available for visiting family. On-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, together with secure electric scooter storage.
Offered to the market with no upward chain, this superb apartment represents an ideal opportunity for those seeking a secure, well-managed and sociable retirement community in a prime location.
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Heywoods

Reference: 173094590

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 72 76 74 m² Flat
10 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 70 76 79 m² Flat
11 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 69 76 79 m² Flat
12 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 69 76 79 m² Flat
14 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 73 76 74 m² Flat
15 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 72 76 79 m² Flat
16 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 81 76 55 m² Flat
17 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 80 76 74 m² Flat
18 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 80 76 78 m² Flat
19 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 71 76 52 m² Flat
2 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 73 76 77 m² Flat
20 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 70 76 76 m² Flat
21 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 81 76 74 m² Flat
22 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 81 76 77 m² Flat
23 Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, NEWCASTLE 80 76 74 m² Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £140,000 -28.4%
Sold 01/01/2014 (12 years ago) £195,500

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
103 HIGH STREET, WOLSTANTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0EP £85,000 24/11/2023 Other
STORE LILY STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0BE £200,000 01/08/2023 Other
50A HIGH STREET, WOLSTANTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0HE £320,000 22/07/2022 Other
91 HIGH STREET, WOLSTANTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 0EP £120,000 20/05/2022 Other

Area average: £181,250 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -63.4%
10y growth 103.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: All dwelling types. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 25.1%
10y (index) 57.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £743/mo
Realistic £825/mo
Optimistic £908/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £479/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

High Street

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Marsh Avenue 0.0 miles
Shop The co-operative food 0.1 miles
Bus stop Boulton Street 0.1 miles
Shop Coral 0.1 miles
Train station Longport 0.7 miles
Hospital Bradwell Hospital 0.9 miles
Hospital St Augustine's Hospital 1.3 miles
Train station Silverdale 1.9 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 70
Anti-social behaviour 69
Public order 19
Vehicle crime 14
Criminal damage and arson 10
Burglary 8
Other theft 8
Shoplifting 7
Drugs 4
Bicycle theft 3
Other crime 3
Robbery 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 218

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases Other 0.1 miles Good — 26 Jun 2015
Ellison Primary Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023
Oaklands Nursery School Nursery 0.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Feb 2013
Kaleidoscope School Other 0.3 miles Good — 10 Dec 2023
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 1 May 2014

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
Lily Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 £750/mo 2 0.04 miles Rightmove
Lily Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £745/mo 2 0.06 miles Rightmove
Nelson Street, ST5 £695/mo 2 0.07 miles Rightmove
Sparrow Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 £800/mo 2 0.29 miles Rightmove
Dimsdale View East, Newcastle-under-Lyme £850/mo 2 0.3 miles Rightmove
Cromer Street, May Bank, Newcastle £750/mo 2 0.62 miles Rightmove
Cromer Street, May Bank £775/mo 2 0.62 miles Rightmove
Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 £1/mo 1.02 miles Rightmove
2 Bed Terraced House, Hassam Avenue, ST5 £745/mo 2 1.08 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hempstalls Lane, ST5 £850/mo 2 1.12 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hempstalls Lane, ST5 £825/mo 2 1.12 miles OpenRent
Wilmot Drive, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme £995/mo 2 1.16 miles Rightmove
Heath Street, Newcastle £795/mo 2 1.29 miles Rightmove
Brindley Street, Newcastle Under Lyme £875/mo 2 1.3 miles Rightmove
Albert Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £975/mo 2 1.32 miles Rightmove
London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme £495/mo 2 1.33 miles Rightmove
Cooper Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5 £775/mo 2 1.35 miles Rightmove
George Street, Chesterton, ST5 £1,000/mo 2 1.37 miles Rightmove
Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,495/mo 2 1.37 miles Rightmove
Marsh Box, Marsh Parade £895/mo 2 1.45 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £836/mo (45 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,750
Target investor price (1%) £79,800
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.6×
Monthly cashflow £142/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.2%
  • 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).

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