IAD says ..
Over 60 's, one-bedroom semi-detached with warden.Set in quiet cul-de-sac with refitted kitchen and bathroom. Emergency system, residents lounge,Laundry room and guest facilities less than £10 per night. Sought after location
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom bungalow situated in Shirley, Solihull is part of an over-60s retirement complex. The property’s location offers proximity to several schools, including Woodlands Infant School, Our Lady Of The Wayside Catholic Primary School, and Light Hall School, with varying Ofsted ratings. Transportation links are convenient, with Shirley train station approximately 2.33km away, providing access to the West Midlands rail network. The property itself features a recently refitted kitchen and bathroom, shown in the images to be in good condition. While the kitchen appears modern and clean, the rest of the property’s decor, including the carpeting and colour scheme, appear dated. The bungalow has a small private garden area, offering some outdoor space, although it is not extensive. The asking price of £150,000 appears reasonable relative to other one-bedroom properties on Portershill Drive; however, it is considerably lower than the average price of surrounding properties, likely reflecting its smaller size and status within a retirement development. The absence of square footage details makes an in-depth price-per-square-foot comparison difficult. While the property is suitable for over 60s buyers seeking convenient location, community living and relative affordability, its appeal may be limited for buyers outside this demographic.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 543,800.00 £Increased by 17.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,669.00 £/moDecreased by 26.99 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.68 %Decreased by 37.63 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Infant School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.36 KM |
| Our Lady Of The Wayside Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.47 KM | |
| Light Hall School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.70 KM |
| Shirley Heath Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.77 KM |
| Shirley Heath Children'S Centre (Shirley South) | Children's Centre | 0.81 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Avenue | £ 461,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Blackford Road | £ 389,167 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| School Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| School Road | £ 404,967 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Joseph Crescent | £ 456,847 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | 4526 | SRL | 2.33 KM |
| Whitlocks End | 4539 | WTE | 3.12 KM |
| Yardley Wood | 4537 | YRD | 4.10 KM |
| Solihull | 4527 | SOL | 4.32 KM |
| Hall Green | 4521 | HLG | 4.76 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portershill Drive, Shirley, B90 | £ 150,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Portershill Drive, Shirley | £ 150,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Micklehill Drive, Shirley | £ 375,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Woodlands Lane,Shirley,Solihull,B90 2PT | £ 425,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
| Portershill Drive, Shirley, B90 | £ 150,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Portershill Drive | £ 120,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 23 Portershill Drive | £ 112,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 25 Portershill Drive | £ 139,950 | 0.06 KM |
| 36 Portershill Drive | £ 170,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 27 Portershill Drive | £ 129,000 | 0.06 KM |