Area guide
Letting agents in Hanley
Hanley is Stoke-on-Trent's city centre, and it is also home to Five Towns Lettings: our registered office is in Hanley (ST1), and visits are by appointment. We have let and managed property here since 2000, from one-bedroom apartments to family terraces in Birches Head and Northwood.
Lettings and property management in Hanley
The Hanley market moves faster than in the other towns, and the details matter more. Tenants expect quick viewings, apartments come with service charges and building rules, and turnover is higher.
- 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
We market mainly through our own tenant network, then portals such as Zoopla if needed.
The Hanley rental market
Hanley has the most varied housing in the city:
- City-centre apartments. Over the past decade, new builds and conversions of older commercial buildings have added a lot of one- and two-bedroom flats near the Cultural Quarter and the shopping centre.
- Victorian terraces on the edges of the centre, in Shelton, Northwood, Joiner's Square and Birches Head.
- Family homes further out, towards Bucknall, Bentilee and Sneyd Green.
Who rents in Hanley: young professionals and people who work in the city centre, students and staff at Staffordshire University (whose main campus is a short walk away in Shelton), and people who don't drive, because Hanley is the hub of the city's bus network.
Advice for Hanley landlords
- Check service charges and the lease before buying an apartment. Ground rent and service charges come straight out of your yield, and some leases restrict subletting or short tenancies. We are happy to look over the numbers before you buy.
- Plan for higher turnover. City-centre tenants move more often. Good photos, quick viewings and sensible pricing keep empty periods short. See our guide to reducing void periods.
- Students and HMOs. Shared houses near the university need the right licence and safety standards. Our HMO investment guide explains what is involved.
Living in Hanley
Hanley has the city's main shopping (The Potteries Centre), Hanley bus station, and the Cultural Quarter: the Victoria Hall, the Regent Theatre, and the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, home to part of the Staffordshire Hoard. Hanley Park and Central Forest Park give tenants green space close to the centre, and the Festival Park leisure area in Etruria is a short drive away. Stoke-on-Trent railway station, on the West Coast Main Line, is about five minutes away by car or bus.
Nearby areas we cover
Stoke · Burslem · Newcastle-under-Lyme · Shelton · Etruria · Northwood · Birches Head · Bucknall · Bentilee · Abbey Hulton
Hanley FAQs
Are you based in Hanley?
Yes. Our registered office is at 27 Birch Terrace, Hanley, ST1 3JN. Visits are by appointment, and we are out and about across the city most days.
Do you sell property in Hanley?
No, we specialise in lettings and property management. If you are an investor looking to buy, our property sourcing service can help you find the right property.
What can I charge for a one-bedroom flat in Hanley?
That depends on the building, its service charge and its condition. Book a free rental valuation for an honest figure.
What does a letting agent charge in Hanley?
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.