Area guide
Letting agents in Fenton
Fenton is the smallest of the six towns. It is famously the one Arnold Bennett left out of his Five Towns novels, and it is still overlooked by many agents. That suits the landlords we work with here: less competition for properties and loyal local tenants. Five Towns Lettings lets and manages homes in Fenton, between Stoke and Longton.
Lettings and property management in Fenton
We offer two ways to let your Fenton property:
- 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 Fenton rental market
Fenton's housing is mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Albert Square, Fenton Low and Lane Delph, with more post-war family homes in Mount Pleasant, Heron Cross and Berry Hill.
There are fewer rental properties here than in the bigger towns, so a well-kept family home in the right street rarely sits empty for long. Demand comes from local families who want an affordable home with easy access to Stoke and Longton, and from people working at the business parks along the A50 and A500 and around Trentham Lakes.
Advice for Fenton landlords
- Less stock, less competition. Fewer investors look at Fenton, so buying is often less competitive than in Longton or Hanley, while the tenants you attract are similar.
- Look at Fenton and Longton together. If you are buying, the two towns share a similar tenant pool and price range. Our property sourcing service can compare specific properties in both.
- Family-friendly finishes. A secure garden, a decent kitchen and good storage count for more here than city-centre extras.
Living in Fenton
Fenton sits between Stoke and Longton, with the A50 and A500 both close by, so it is an easy drive to the M6, Derby and the city centre. Fenton Manor sports complex has swimming and fitness facilities, the bet365 Stadium and Trentham Lakes are just south, and Fenton Town Hall on Albert Square is the centre of the old town. Regular buses run to Hanley, Stoke and Longton.
Nearby areas we cover
Longton · Stoke · Mount Pleasant · Heron Cross · Berry Hill · Lane Delph · Sandford Hill
Fenton FAQs
Is Fenton one of the six towns of Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. Arnold Bennett wrote about the Five Towns and left Fenton out, but it is one of the six towns that joined together to form the county borough of Stoke-on-Trent in 1910.
Is there rental demand in Fenton?
Yes, steady demand from local families, and less competing stock than in the bigger towns. We will give you an honest view at your free rental valuation.
Can you help me buy an investment property in Fenton?
Yes. Our property sourcing service finds and assesses properties for landlords and investors.
What does a letting agent charge in Fenton?
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.