9-11 Liverpool Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2AU

Description

The property currently comprises a substantial ground floor commercial unit , currently trading as a large soft play centre, with a self contained flat to the first floor and car parking to the rear.

The property extends to 14,460 sq. ft. (1,343.86 sq m) with 15 car parking spaces to the rear.

Location

Positioned prominently on the A34, this site benefits from exceptional visibility, outstanding transport links, and immediate access to a thriving town centre environment. It is within walking distance of shops, cafés, amenities, and Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station, making it ideally suited for for the consented proposed development. Connectivity The site occupies a highly strategic position with excellent regional and national connectivity: Keele University: approx. 2.6 miles – 13–15 minutes by direct bus (25 service) Staffordshire University: approx. 2.5 miles – 13–15 minutes by bus (9 or 25 services) Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station: approx. 2.6 miles London Euston approx. 1 hr 28 mins Manchester approx. 35 min

Tenure

Freehold.

Price

Offers based on £1,595,000 are sought for the Freehold interest

Planning

On 16 September 2025, planning consent granted for the ‘partial demolition of former ground floor and first floor flats, and for the construction of 55 student flats with associated communal, ancillary accommodation, and amenity spaces.
Copies of all plans and supporting documents are available upon request to Bond Wolfe, or by contacting Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Council on 01782 717717, quoting application number 22/00397/FUL,

Business Rates

The property has a rateable value of £43,000 (1 April 2026 – present)

Additional Information

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Strong PBSA fundamentals in an established student market
Excellent town-centre location with high footfall and visibility
Robust transport connectivity to two major universities
Forecast gross annual residential income: £821,000 (excluding commercial units)
High-yield, income-generating mixed-use opportunity
Strong long-term rental demand supported by structural student housing shortage

VAT

All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT which maybe applicable at the prevailing rate. Purchasers are urged to seek confirmation in this regard.

EPC

Available upon request

Legal Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs that may be incurred in this transaction.

Anti Money Laundering

In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identity and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser.