City overview
Letting agents in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is not one town but six: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton, which joined together in 1910 and became a city in 1925. Each has its own character, housing and tenants. Five Towns Lettings is a family-run letting agent that has let property across all six since 2000. Today we manage more than 150 properties for over 50 landlords, here and in neighbouring Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Why a local letting agent matters in Stoke-on-Trent
Rents and demand can change a lot from one town to the next, and even from street to street. A national agent's pricing tool won't know that a terrace near Longton station lets faster than one a mile away, or that families in Tunstall stay for years. We do, because we have been letting here for over two decades. Most of our tenants come through our own network of tenants and landlords, which keeps empty periods short.
Our services for Stoke-on-Trent landlords
- Full property 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, deposits protected with the DPS, two inspections a year, repairs within a limit you set, an out-of-hours emergency line, and rent paid with a statement around five working days after the tenant pays
- Let only for £420 including VAT (£350 + VAT)
- Landlord compliance: gas safety certificates, EPCs and EICRs arranged for you
- Portfolio management and property sourcing for investors
Getting around
Stoke-on-Trent station is on the West Coast Main Line, with direct trains to London, Manchester and Birmingham. The A500 links the six towns from north to south, the A50 heads east to Derby, and the M6 runs along the western edge of the city.
Beyond the city
We also work with landlords in nearby towns and villages, including Stone, Leek, Endon, Alsager and Kidsgrove. If you are not sure we cover your area, just ask.
The six towns at a glance
| Town | Typical housing | Who rents there |
|---|---|---|
| Tunstall | Victorian terraces, interwar semis | Local families, long tenancies |
| Burslem | Dense Victorian terraces | Local couples and families; strong yields |
| Hanley | City-centre apartments, terraces | Young professionals, students |
| Stoke | Terraces, Penkhull period homes | Hospital staff, university, commuters |
| Fenton | Terraces, post-war family homes | Local families; less competition |
| Longton | Victorian terraces, Meir semis | Families, A50 commuters |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | Georgian centre to family suburbs | Families, Keele students and staff |
Stoke-on-Trent FAQs
Who manages rental properties in Stoke-on-Trent?
Five Towns Lettings is an independent, family-run letting agent managing more than 150 properties across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. We are members of the Property Redress Scheme and the NRLA, and client money is protected by Money Shield Client Money Protection.
How much do letting agents charge in Stoke-on-Trent?
Charges vary between agents. Ours are 12% of the monthly rent including VAT (10% + VAT), plus a one-off £180 set-up fee (£150 + VAT) for a new property for full management, and £420 including VAT (£350 + VAT) for let only. See our fees.
How do I find out what my property would rent for?
Book a free, no-obligation rental valuation with our local team.