# 2 bedroom house for rent (ST5 7PS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 221 LONDON ROAD, NEWCASTLE, CHESTERTON, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 7PS | | Price | £750 pcm | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 95 m² | | Last sold | £116,000 Oct 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 07/08/2027 - **Current heating cost:** £507/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,560 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£60) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0578-2848-6886-9503-6195) ## Description This two-bedroom flat is **to let** in the popular residential area of Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Located on London Road, it offers convenient access to local amenities, schools and green spaces. The flat has been fully refurbished and is modern and neutral throughout, presented in immaculate condition with water rates included in the rent. Inside, you’ll find a welcoming reception room with wood floors, providing a practical and easy-to-maintain living space. There are two bedrooms, including a double bedroom, and a contemporary bathroom fitted with a heated towel rail. The property also benefits from parking and falls within Council Tax Band A. Residents are within walking distance of a range of local shops, supermarkets and everyday services in Chesterton, with further facilities available in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. The area is well regarded for its excellent local schools, making this flat a practical choice for those needing access to education options. Apedale Heritage Park is within walking distance, offering extensive green space, woodland walks and open areas for exercise and leisure. There are also other nearby parks and green spaces for outdoor activities. Public transport links are close at hand, with regular bus services along London Road providing connections to Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. From Newcastle-under-Lyme and nearby Stoke-on-Trent, rail services run to destinations such as Birmingham and Manchester, making wider commuting achievable by a short bus or car journey. Overall, this refurbished ground-floor flat to let provides a modern, low-maintenance home in a sought-after and well-connected location. Available unfurnished. EPC Rating: TBC. Council tax band: A. Rent excludes all utilities the tenancy deposit and any other permitted payments. A Holding Deposit of £173.07 based on the advertised rent, is required to reserve this property. Deposit payable is £865.38 with an alternative NO deposit option also available. Broadband and Mobile Phone: Ofcom suggest that Ultrafast broadband is available to this property and 5g Mobile signal may be available on some networks. Information regarding broadband options and phone signal can be obtained from the Ofcom broadband and mobile coverage checker. 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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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Booth Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffs](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5443654) | £725/mo | 2 | 0.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Cooper Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3cdda32) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | Rightmove | | [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 0.58 miles | Rightmove | | [Victoria Street, Chesterton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5e01237) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | Rightmove | | [Watlands View, Porthill](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2c21e9a) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove | | [Heaton Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/07f0d24) | £950/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | Rightmove | | [Milehouse Lane Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/332a240) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | Rightmove | | [Heaton Terrace, Porthill, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5161782) | £1,045/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | Rightmove | | [2 bedroom Terraced House](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/178bf34) | £900/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove | | [Hazel Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e707188) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | Rightmove | | [Peel Street, Wolstanton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/efc8310) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | Rightmove | | [Boulton Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f1f3f75) | £865/mo | 2 | 1.06 miles | Rightmove | | [Faulds Court, James Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Stafford, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e72d8d3) | £825/mo | 2 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove | | [Porthill Bank, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bd7528a) | £850/mo | 2 | 1.11 miles | Rightmove | | [Hughes Avenue Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/707932d) | £625/mo | 2 | 1.12 miles | Rightmove | | [Heathfield Drive, Waterhayes Village](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9cfc97f) | £725/mo | 2 | 1.15 miles | Rightmove | | [Knutton Lane, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/981a0ab) | £800/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove | | [Magenta Drive, Knutton, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/27fbd79) | £800/mo | 2 | 1.17 miles | Rightmove | | [Kimberley Road, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1e6bda) | £800/mo | 2 | 1.25 miles | Rightmove | | [Catherine Street, May Bank, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c93be4d) | £850/mo | 2 | 1.37 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £928/mo (50 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £838/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1340.8% - **Monthly cashflow:** £726/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4006.9% *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:** £8/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)