ST1Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke City Centre & ST1

Stoke City Centre & ST1 investment guide. Average gross yield 6.9%, landlord's market rental demand.

6.9%avg gross yield

£113kavg sold price (469 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

6.9%

+6.9% vs Stoke-on-Trent avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£112,688

high confidence (469 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£755

2-bed · 3-bed £943 · 9.8% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£171

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in ST1

1-bed

£676

per month

7.9% yield

2-bed

£755

per month

9.8% yield

3-bed

£943

per month

7.4% yield

4-bed

£1,180

per month

6.1% yield

Ownership mix

ST1 vs UK average · 18,846 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 25% owned outright (8pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

25.3%(UK 32.9%)

-7.6pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.4%(UK 29.7%)

-4.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

27.1%(UK 20.3%)

+6.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

22.2%(UK 17.1%)

+5.1pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in ST1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	10.1%	£91,916	£774
Semi-detached →	6.1%	£160,000	£818
Detached →	4.6%	£214,000	£817
Flat →	12.0%	£73,408	£736

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About Stoke City Centre & ST1 (ST1, Stoke-on-Trent)

ST1 offers attractive yields of 6.9% with notably affordable entry prices averaging £112,688, making it accessible for portfolio expansion and first-time buy-to-let investors. The landlord's market conditions provide favourable leasing dynamics, with consistent rental demand across multiple property types.

The tenant demographic is diverse across bedroom types, with particularly strong yields on 2-bedroom properties (9.8%) and solid performance from 3-bedroom family homes (7.4%). This mix suggests appeal to both young professionals and families, though 1-bedroom yields of 7.9% indicate viable student and young worker segments.

Investors should monitor the lower yields on larger 4-bedroom properties (6.1%), which may reflect softer demand or higher maintenance costs in this segment. Property condition and local regeneration initiatives warrant due diligence, as ST1's investment case depends heavily on sustained rental demand and capital stability in a post-industrial area.

Sold Price Trend - ST1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-11.8% over 2 years

Flip Activity - ST1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+47.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

13 mo

Flip rate

0.8%

of all sales

Recent case studies

kingston avenue

Semi

Bought Oct 24

£101k

Sold Jan 26

£210k

15 mo+100.4%*

Gross 108.0%

rutland street

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£59k

Sold Jul 25

£91k

15 mo+48.3%*

Gross 55.6%

avonwick grove

Detached

Bought Jan 24

£200k

Sold Mar 25

£325k

14 mo+47.1%*

Gross 62.5%

sun street

Terraced

Bought Feb 24

£65k

Sold Feb 25

£97k

12 mo+40.1%*

Gross 49.2%

stuart road

Semi

Bought Nov 23

£94k

Sold Dec 24

£123k

13 mo+26.5%*

Gross 30.9%

mynors street

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£66k

Sold Dec 24

£118k

9 mo+71.2%*

Gross 78.0%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - ST1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Stoke-on-Trent. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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9 Stafford Lane, Stoke-On-Trent ST1 1JX
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