Area guide
Letting agents in Burslem
Burslem is the Mother Town of the Potteries: the oldest of the six towns, and by the late 1600s the country's leading pottery centre. Today it is one of the most affordable places in the city to own a rental property. Five Towns Lettings manages homes in Burslem and the neighbouring streets for landlords who want rental income from Victorian terraces without the hassle of managing them themselves.
Lettings and property management in Burslem
Most Burslem rentals are older terraces, so good management here means staying ahead of maintenance and finding tenants who will look after the home.
- Full management for 12% of the monthly rent including VAT (10% + VAT), plus a one-off £180 set-up fee (£150 + VAT) for a new property: tenants found and referenced, tenancy agreement, deposit protected with the DPS, inventory, check-in and check-out, two inspections a year, repairs within a limit you set, and an out-of-hours emergency line
- Rent paid to you with a statement around five working days after the tenant pays
- Let only for £420 including VAT (£350 + VAT), if you'd rather manage the tenancy yourself
The Burslem rental market
The housing is mostly dense Victorian terraces built around the old potbanks, especially in Middleport, Longport and the streets around the town centre. Cobridge has some larger Victorian and Edwardian houses, and Sneyd Green and Smallthorne have more interwar and post-war semi-detached homes.
Demand comes mainly from local tenants: couples and families looking for an affordable two- or three-bedroom home within reach of the town centre and the bus routes into Hanley. Match days at Vale Park, Port Vale's ground, are a reminder of how local and close-knit the area is. Many tenants have lived in Burslem all their lives and want to stay.
Advice for Burslem landlords
- Yield over growth. Low purchase prices mean Burslem often produces some of the strongest gross yields in the city. Capital growth has historically been slower, so it suits landlords investing for income.
- Budget for older buildings. Rewiring, damp treatment and roof repairs come up more often in pre-1900 terraces. We flag issues early at our inspections, before they become expensive.
- Watch the regeneration. Restoration of heritage buildings such as the Wedgwood Institute and the reuse of old pottery sites are slowly changing parts of the town centre. It is worth considering when deciding which streets to buy in.
Living in Burslem
Burslem has a strong local identity: the gilded angel on the Old Town Hall, Burslem Park (a restored Victorian park), the Burslem School of Art, and Middleport Pottery on the Trent & Mersey Canal, a working Victorian pottery that is open to visitors. Buses run frequently to Hanley and Tunstall, Longport railway station is on the Crewe to Derby line, and the A500 is a few minutes away.
Nearby areas we cover
Tunstall · Hanley · Middleport · Longport · Cobridge · Sneyd Green · Smallthorne
Burslem FAQs
Is Burslem a good place to buy a rental property?
For landlords focused on income it can be, because purchase prices are low and demand is steady. The street matters more than the town average, though. Talk to us before you buy, or read our guide to the best areas to invest in Stoke-on-Trent.
Do you cover Middleport and Cobridge?
Yes, along with Longport, Sneyd Green, Smallthorne and the streets around Vale Park.
How quickly can you let my Burslem property?
Most of our lets come through our existing tenant network, so well-presented homes at the right rent usually let quickly. We will give you a realistic timescale at your free valuation.
What does a letting agent charge in Burslem?
Our full management is 12% of the monthly rent including VAT (10% + VAT), plus a one-off £180 set-up fee (£150 + VAT) for a new property. Let only is £420 including VAT (£350 + VAT). Everything is listed on our fees page.