# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for rent (ST5 9FB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 84 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 9FB |
| Price | £2,166 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £160,000 Sep 2015 |

## Description

Ideal 4-Bedroom Student Accommodation Near Keele University including Gas, Water, Electricity subject to usage allowance

This spacious and well-appointed four-bedroom property offers an excellent opportunity for students attending Keele University. Conveniently located just a short drive from the campus, this home provides both comfort and practicality for student living.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a generous lounge area, perfect for socialising and relaxation. The lounge features patio doors that open onto a garden, offering a pleasant outdoor space for leisure activities. The property also benefits from driveway parking, providing convenience for residents with vehicles.

The fitted kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances, ensuring a modern and functional space for all your culinary needs. 

The first floor accommodates two well-sized bedrooms, one of which includes fitted wardrobes for ample storage. This floor also features a bathroom complete with a bath, shower, and toilet, catering to the daily needs of the residents.

The second floor hosts an additional two bedrooms, one has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom which can also be accessed from the landing as a “Jack and Jill” bathroom. 

The property is double glazed throughout and benefits from gas central heating powered by a combi boiler, ensuring a warm and energy-efficient living environment. 

This student accommodation is available with the inclusion of gas, water, and electricity bills, subject to a usage allowance, offering a hassle-free living experience for students.

This property presents an ideal setting for students seeking a comfortable and convenient home during their studies at Keele University. Don't miss the opportunity to secure this excellent accommodation.

Whilst the details listed within this description are believed to be accurate and up to date you should check with the agent that any appliances listed will be present at the start of the let. Where a property is let unfurnished, should an appliance become faulty the landlord may not replace it - excluding cookers & boilers for which the landlord remains responsible. In some instances gas fires may have been disconnected where central heating systems are present. Where a property is advertised inclusive of bills, the bills will be subject to a fair usage allowance, details of this can be provided upon request and application.

EPC rating: C.

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 84 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £160,000 | 09/09/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 84 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £152,995 | 20/12/2013 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 RONALDSWAY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9HE | £210,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 92 WILMOT DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9AP | £213,750 | 29/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 7 CRUSADER ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FD | £178,710 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 CENTURION CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FG | £186,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £160,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 CENTURION CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FG | £177,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 MATILDA GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FH | £189,950 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 CENTURION CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FG | £181,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 WESTON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9AW | £160,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 96 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £212,500 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 48 RONALDSWAY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9HE | £190,000 | 24/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £48,000 | 03/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 WESTON CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9AW | £95,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 90 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £147,500 | 17/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 10 VIGGARS PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6HN | £124,950 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 ST GILES ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6HG | £90,000 | 28/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 ST GILES ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 6HG | £70,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 41 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £151,500 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 99 WILMOT DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9AS | £90,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 CENTURION CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FG | £175,000 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 100 COMET AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 9FB | £174,950 | 19/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £149,075 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £155,424 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £198,942 (144 Semi-detached, ST5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -98.9%

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/bced143) | £1/mo | — | 0.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snowgoose Way, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/054fe3a) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 0.68 miles | Rightmove |
| [Dimsdale Hall Drive, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e74bbb) | £1,750/mo | 4 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove |
| [Modern Studio In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8659b7d) | £560/mo | — | 0.9 miles | Rightmove |
| [9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8dbfc26) | £210/mo | — | 1.01 miles | Rightmove |
| [London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c2e45c) | £1,200/mo | 4 | 1.09 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/d1263f1) | £450/mo | — | 1.24 miles | Rightmove |
| [Valley View, Newcastle, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/690e570) | £1,300/mo | 4 | 1.39 miles | Rightmove |
| [Enstone Court, Westbury Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2cb6c64) | £1,295/mo | 4 | 2.51 miles | Rightmove |
| [The Coach House, Butterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9c3c8f4) | £4,995/mo | 4 | 2.91 miles | Rightmove |
| [ Aspen Rise, Clayton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9214ff2) | £1,995/mo | 4 | 2.98 miles | Rightmove |
| [Snape Hall Road, Whitmore, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/99762c2) | £1,800/mo | 4 | 4.67 miles | Rightmove |
| [Stableford, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e0262d1) | £1,400/mo | 4 | 5.37 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,435/mo (13 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 60.02% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 720.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,136/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2171.1%

*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:** 28.4%
- **10y growth:** 36.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 59.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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