Sold STC Semi-detached

Fir Tree Place

Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5, ST5 7BA

3 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Feb 2026 (-123d)

£100,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

A

Local average

£198,942 (-49.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,910 of 33,755)

Street crime

125 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • In need of modernisation
  • Gardens to front and rear
  • Off-road parking to the rear.
  • Close to schools, village amenities, and Apedale Country Park
  • The property has been modified to adhere to standard construction regulations

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home

No Onward Chain | Village Location | Scope to Modernise

Situated within walking distance of the village and surrounded by green open space, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property to modernise and personalise.

The property benefits from a pleasant green outlook to the front, with gardens to both the front and rear. To the rear, off-road parking provides practical convenience, complementing the home’s well-balanced layout.

Accommodation
The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a spacious kitchen diner ideal for family living, a ground floor bathroom, and a bright lounge overlooking the rear garden, creating a pleasant connection between indoor and outdoor space.

To the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms, along with a separate WC, offering flexible accommodation for families, couples, or investors alike.

Location
The home is ideally positioned within walking distance of the village, which offers a range of everyday amenities. A selection of well-regarded schools are nearby, making this a popular location for families. Apedale Country Park is also close at hand, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and countryside walks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-located home with generous accommodation and excellent potential. Early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the setting, space, and possibilities this property offers.

Listed by

Newcastle under Lyme

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 87601617

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 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 78 85 74 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
10, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 69 88 77 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
11, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 70 85 74 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
12, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 68 86 72 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
14, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 82 92 74 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
14, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 61 86 78 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
14, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 65 85 75 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
16 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 84 91 74 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
2 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 69 86 75 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
3, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 66 81 76 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
4 FIR TREE PLACE, CHESTERTON, NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME, NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME 52 82 73 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
5 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 71 85 75 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
5, Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 59 84 74 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
7 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 60 79 73 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
8 Fir Tree Place, NEWCASTLE 68 84 84 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £100,000 —

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
14 OAKWOOD PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BB £105,000 10/02/2026 Semi-detached
25 BLACKTHORN PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BE £67,500 30/07/2025 Semi-detached
25 SANDFORD STREET, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7FA £80,000 20/12/2023 Semi-detached
46 WHITETHORN WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BT £75,000 04/12/2023 Semi-detached
47 WHITETHORN WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BL £115,000 06/10/2023 Semi-detached
5 ROWAN PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BG £110,000 21/08/2023 Semi-detached
6 FOUNDRY CLOSE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7FE £171,000 10/08/2023 Semi-detached
2 HIGH STREET, CHESTERTON, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7HH £149,767 17/05/2023 Semi-detached
29 CYPRESS GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7HD £138,000 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
15 ROWAN PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BG £96,500 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
35 BLACKTHORN PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BE £120,000 19/10/2022 Semi-detached
25 WHITETHORN WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BT £130,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
9 APPLECROFT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BS £70,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
7 OLIVE GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7DW £83,000 02/09/2022 Semi-detached
6 BOXWOOD PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BH £101,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
25 APPLECROFT, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BS £140,000 26/07/2022 Semi-detached
65 WHITETHORN WAY, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BL £145,000 14/07/2022 Semi-detached
10 ROWAN PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BG £97,100 13/07/2022 Semi-detached
7 MULBERRY PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7AZ £70,000 16/06/2022 Semi-detached
7 OLIVE GROVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7DW £85,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 4 FIR TREE PLACE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 7BA £90,000 22/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £90,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £107,443 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.4%
10y growth 36.5%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 24.9%
10y (index) 59.4%

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: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Fir Tree Place

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Oakwood Place 0.0 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.2 miles
Shop Kemi Kuts 0.3 miles
Hospital Bradwell Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Apedale Road 0.8 miles
Train station Silverdale 1.0 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital 2.7 miles
University Keele University 3.2 miles
University University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 56
Anti-social behaviour 18
Criminal damage and arson 14
Public order 10
Shoplifting 8
Other theft 6
Other crime 5
Burglary 3
Drugs 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 125

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Crackley Bank Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 21 May 2023
Chesterton Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Jul 2021
Chesterton Community Sports College Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Nov 2022
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 Apr 2014
Churchfields Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 15 Sep 2015

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
Hazel Road, Staffordshire, £800/mo 3 0.15 miles Rightmove
Sandford Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,050/mo 3 0.22 miles Rightmove
Victoria Street, Chesterton, ST5 £700/mo 3 0.31 miles Rightmove
Watermills, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £930/mo 3 0.45 miles Rightmove
Warwick Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST5 7JQ £795/mo 3 0.52 miles Rightmove
Mount Pleasant, Chesterton, ST5 £850/mo 3 0.6 miles Rightmove
Willard Close, Newcastle, ST5 £1,100/mo 3 0.64 miles Rightmove
Liverpool Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 1.32 miles Rightmove
Dimsdale View East, Porthill, Newcastle £800/mo 3 1.37 miles Rightmove
Car Park Lymedale Cross Industrial Estate, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 £1/mo — 1.45 miles Rightmove
Porthill Bank, Porthill, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 £800/mo 3 1.57 miles Rightmove
Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,050/mo 3 1.85 miles Rightmove
Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,200/mo 3 2.07 miles Rightmove
High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £900/mo 3 2.11 miles Rightmove
Waters Edge Close, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 £1,000/mo 3 2.12 miles Rightmove
High Street, May Bank, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 £950/mo 3 2.12 miles Rightmove
Ground Floor Shop, 113 High Street, Silverdale, ST6 6LX £450/mo — 2.23 miles Rightmove
Dorridge Grove, Maybank, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 £1,295/mo 3 2.3 miles Rightmove
Peebles Road, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme £875/mo 3 2.32 miles Rightmove
Enderley Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 £1,350/mo 3 2.34 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £947/mo (36 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.92%
Max investor price (0.8%) £114,375
Target investor price (1%) £91,500
Gross yield 11%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.1×
Monthly cashflow £405/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 16.7%
  • 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).

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