# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (ST5 0HZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Adlington House, High Street, Wolstanton, ST5 0HZ | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £195,500 | ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £195,500 | 01/01/2014 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £455,953 (16 Other, ST5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -69.3% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Lily Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d029d73) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.04 miles | Rightmove | | [Lily Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f5ef225) | £745/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Nelson Street, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2f978c8) | £695/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | Rightmove | | [Sparrow Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b74c503) | £800/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Dimsdale View East, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/fd1bf51) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Cromer Street, May Bank, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/78ba070) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Cromer Street, May Bank](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/ffda893) | £775/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £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](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bb8dd5c) | £995/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Heath Street, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/00c4bcb) | £795/mo | 2 | 1.29 miles | Rightmove | | [Brindley Street, Newcastle Under Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/72f4128) | £875/mo | 2 | 1.3 miles | Rightmove | | [Albert Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5359eb3) | £975/mo | 2 | 1.32 miles | Rightmove | | [London Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/290a75c) | £495/mo | 2 | 1.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Cooper Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c20edd0) | £775/mo | 2 | 1.35 miles | Rightmove | | [George Street, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3388e57) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 1.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/4a7fd1b) | £1,495/mo | 2 | 1.37 miles | Rightmove | | [Marsh Box, Marsh Parade](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7b420bf) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.45 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £836/mo (45 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £79,800 *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 £798/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £142/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.2% *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:** -63.4% - **10y growth:** 103.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; All dwelling types series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 25.1% - **10y growth (index):** 57.5% ## 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)