For sale Detached

25 SHERBORNE DRIVE

NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 3JA

3 beds 2 baths 127 m² Listed 15 Jul 2026 (-5d)

£495,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

127 m²

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£525,000 May 2023

Local average

£337,139 (+46.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,115 of 33,755)

Street crime

69 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Highly Sought After Residential Neighbourhood
  • Fully Renovated Throughout
  • Spacious Living Areas
  • Flexible Bedroom Layout
  • Master Ensuite
  • Landscaped Rear Garden
  • No Upward Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Situated in the prestigious Westlands neighbourhood of Newcastle under Lyme, this beautifully renovated detached bungalow offers a rare opportunity to secure a modern, stylish home on an enviable plot. Fully updated throughout, the property combines contemporary design with practical everyday comfort, making it an ideal choice for families, downsizers, or anyone seeking a high quality bungalow in one of the area’s most desirable residential locations.
A separate storm porch opens into a spacious entrance hallway that welcomes you into the home and provides access to all principal rooms, creating a smooth and well balanced layout. The generous lounge and separate dining room offer excellent space for entertaining or relaxing, with patio doors leading directly out to the garden, enhancing the sense of light and connection to the outdoors. The contemporary kitchen/diner, complete with integrated appliances, provides a stylish and functional setting for cooking, dining, and everyday living.
The bungalow offers three, potentially four bedrooms, giving future owners the flexibility to tailor the space to their needs — whether that’s additional sleeping accommodation, a home office, or a hobby room. The master bedroom is complemented by a contemporary ensuite shower room, offering a private and refined space for everyday use. In addition, the property features a beautifully appointed four piece family bathroom, designed to provide a luxurious level of comfort and convenience for both residents and visiting guests.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped rear garden provides a peaceful retreat, with a paved patio ideal for outdoor dining and a generous lawn bordered by mature planting. The frontage offers a driveway suitable for multiple vehicles, along with a garage providing secure storage or workshop potential.
The property is within easy reach of local amenities, reputable schools, and excellent transport links, offering the perfect balance of convenience and tranquillity. With its modern finishes, spacious layout, and move in ready condition, this bungalow is an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a premium home in a prime location.
Sherborne Drive represents a rare chance to purchase a truly stunning bungalow in one of Newcastle under Lyme’s most desirable areas. Viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate the quality, space, and lifestyle the property offers.
A Level 2 sulphate/red ash survey has been carried out on the property. Prospective buyers must seek advice from their surveyor or mortgage lender regarding the implications of this result before arranging a viewing.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Follwells Ltd

Reference: 90893934

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

54% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £495,000 -5.7%
Sold 19/05/2023 (3 years ago) £525,000 +54.4%
Sold 09/12/2022 (3 years ago) £340,000

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
12 ROE LANE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PJ £339,500 02/12/2025 Detached
Same street 18 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA £500,000 15/08/2025 Detached
Same street 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
25 REPTON DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JF £360,000 19/12/2023 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
36 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JW £435,000 24/11/2023 Detached
7 SUTHERLAND DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NA £450,000 03/11/2023 Detached
Same street 10 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA £450,000 31/07/2023 Detached
44 DARTMOUTH AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NY £393,000 27/06/2023 Detached
47 CAMBORNE CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NG £300,000 07/12/2022 Detached
11A SUTHERLAND DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NA £795,000 29/11/2022 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
20 REPTON DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JF £440,000 13/09/2022 Detached
16 BLUEBELL DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3UD £575,000 25/08/2022 Detached
4 WAVERLEY PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PG £315,000 19/08/2022 Detached
26 SUTHERLAND DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NB £600,000 15/08/2022 Detached
44 MELROSE AVENUE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3PE £355,000 17/06/2022 Detached
34 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JW £475,000 31/05/2022 Detached
43 SUTHERLAND DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NZ £640,000 30/05/2022 Detached
29 TAVISTOCK CRESCENT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3NW £420,000 20/05/2022 Detached
Same street 7 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA £330,000 29/04/2022 Detached
Same street 21 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA £322,885 17/09/2021 Detached
Same street 15 SHERBORNE DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JA £345,000 13/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £412,981 (6 sales)

Area average: £462,875 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.5%
10y growth 19%

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 26.1%
10y (index) 54.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £743/mo
Realistic £826/mo
Optimistic £909/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Dulverton Avenue 0.3 miles
Bus stop Harrowby Drive 0.3 miles
Shop Premier 0.4 miles
Shop Lodeys Supermarket 0.7 miles
Hospital North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 0.7 miles
Hospital Royal Stoke University Hospital 1.2 miles
University Keele University 1.5 miles
Train station Stoke-on-Trent 2.6 miles
Train station Trentham Leisure 2.8 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 33
Anti-social behaviour 12
Burglary 8
Criminal damage and arson 4
Public order 4
Drugs 2
Other theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 69

Within 1 mile during May 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
Seabridge Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 22 Mar 2012
Langdale Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Sep 2024
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 11 Apr 2014
Westlands Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 27 Nov 2023
Co-op Academy Friarswood Primary 0.8 miles Good — 8 Mar 2013

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
Repton Drive, Newcastle £1,850/mo 3 0.14 miles Rightmove
Earls Drive, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 £800/mo 3 0.55 miles Rightmove
Thistleberry Avenue, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,445/mo 3 0.81 miles Rightmove
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Emery Avenue, ST5 £1,250/mo 3 0.82 miles OpenRent
Bunny Hill, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £1,150/mo 3 0.84 miles Rightmove
3 Bed End Terrace, Valley View, ST5 £1,950/mo 3 0.87 miles OpenRent
Denbigh Close, Clayton, Newcastle ST5 3DL £1,250/mo 3 0.91 miles Rightmove
9 Rothesay Court, Rothesay Av, Westlands, ST5 2LX £210/mo 0.91 miles Rightmove
Cambridge Drive, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 0.98 miles Rightmove
Wesley Place, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 1.08 miles Rightmove
Rosemary Hill, ST5 £1,400/mo 3 1.09 miles Rightmove
Webster Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 £900/mo 3 1.2 miles Rightmove
Snowgoose Way, Newcastle, ST5 £1,300/mo 3 1.27 miles Rightmove
Orme Road, Newcastle, ST5 £950/mo 3 1.29 miles Rightmove
Greylag Gate, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 1.33 miles Rightmove
Prospect Terrace, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £775/mo 3 1.46 miles Rightmove
Brunswick Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 1.47 miles Rightmove
Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 1.55 miles Rightmove
Enderley Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £1,350/mo 3 1.57 miles Rightmove
Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,050/mo 3 1.94 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,120/mo (38 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875
Target investor price (1%) £117,500
Gross yield 2.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 35.1×
Monthly cashflow £-917/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -7.7%
  • 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).