FLAT 5
ELMHURST, HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE, STAFFORDSHIRE ST5 3JS
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
55 m²
Council tax band
A
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£102,950 Sep 2006
Price per m²
£2,145/m²
Local average
£91,379 (+29.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (30,115 of 33,755)
Street crime
45 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No onward chain – smooth and hassle-free purchase
- Secure intercom entry system.
- Bright and welcoming entrance hallway
- Modern fitted kitchen with ample storage
- Spacious and well-proportioned lounge
- Generous double bedroom
- Family bathroom
- Well-maintained garage included
- Attractive and regularly maintained communal areas
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
Situated in the highly sought-after Westlands area, this well-presented one-bedroom first floor apartment offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Ideally located within close proximity to Keele University, the Royal Stoke Hospital, and Newcastle town centre, the property benefits from both convenience and strong rental appeal.
This apartment is set within a desirable residential development, offering a peaceful environment while remaining well-connected to local amenities, transport links, and key employment hubs.
Investment Potential:
The property currently achieves a rental income of £600.00 per month, making it an appealing option for buy-to-let investors.
Additional Information:
• Annual service charge: £220.94 (2025)
• Ground rent: £10.00 per annum
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a low-maintenance property in a prime location with strong rental demand and long-term appeal.
Early viewing is highly recommended
Listed by
Newcastle under Lyme
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 173886893
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 05/10/2018
Current heating cost: £354/year
Potential heating cost: £323/year
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (400)
- Replacement warm air unit (2,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
173% since 1997
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £118,000 | +14.6% |
| Sold | 15/09/2006 (19 years ago) | £102,950 | +32% |
| Sold | 05/03/2004 (22 years ago) | £78,000 | +106.6% |
| Sold | 06/06/1997 (29 years ago) | £37,750 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street ELMHURST FLAT 6 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JS | £100,000 | 03/08/2023 | Flat |
| HARTWELL FLAT 1 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JU | £95,000 | 01/02/2022 | Flat |
| FAIROAK FLAT 1 HARROWBY DRIVE, NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST5 3JR | £115,000 | 01/12/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £100,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £105,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newcastle-under-Lyme. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newcastle-under-Lyme.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Staffordshire North: £424/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Elmhurst
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Harrowby Drive | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Langford Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Premier | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | The co-operative food | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | 0.8 miles |
| University | Keele University | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Royal Stoke University Hospital | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Trentham Leisure | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | Stoke-on-Trent | 2.8 miles |
| University | University of Staffordshire Stoke Campus | 2.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabridge Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2012 |
| Langdale Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 15 Sep 2024 |
| Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 11 Apr 2014 |
| Westlands Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2023 |
| Newcastle Academy | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 13 Dec 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
Average rent: £631/mo (36 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).