Connells says ..
AN IDEAL FIRST TIME BUY OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. A two, double bedroom ground floor apartment located on Dorcan Square, East Swindon with the benefit of overlooking a green playing field to one side.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Swindon, Wiltshire is listed at £160,000. The property appears to be in good, habitable condition, with a relatively modern kitchen and bathroom. The living space and bedrooms show adequate size for a two-person household. The apartment building itself seems well-maintained, with a pleasant green space visible nearby. The location benefits from proximity to several well-regarded schools, making it potentially attractive to families. However, the lack of private outdoor space could be a significant drawback for some buyers. Comparatively, it sits within the range of prices for similar properties in the area, making the asking price seem reasonable. Further information regarding the overall apartment size and the specifics of the local amenities, beyond schools, would allow for a more in-depth analysis and potentially adjust the final scoring. The absence of plot size data and incomplete information on nearby property prices limits a precise determination of value. For a definitive valuation, additional data like the floor plan, a full list of amenities and the precise square footage for all compared properties is needed. The lack of garden space for the price is also a factor.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 6
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 660.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 279,444.00 £Decreased by 15.29 %
- Est sale value
- 188,100.00 £Decreased by 1.04 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,200.00 £/moDecreased by 2.83 %
- Est letting value
- 660.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.15 %Increased by 14.70 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyland School | Academy Special Converter | Good | 0.69 KM |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.70 KM |
| Colebrook Junior School | Community School | Good | 0.70 KM |
| Nythe Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.71 KM | |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.95 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcan Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Smiths Lane | £ 195,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Heath Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Colebrook Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barnard Close | £ 320,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon (Wilts) | 3333 | SWI | 4.38 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Close, Swindon | £ 160,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Twickenham Close, Swindon | £ 140,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Twickenham Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 | £ 100,500 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Twickenham Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 | £ 140,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Twickenham Close, Swindon, SN3 | £ 155,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 24 West View | £ 117,500 | 0.20 KM |
| 25 West View | £ 227,000 | 0.20 KM |
| 5 West View | £ 261,000 | 0.20 KM |
| 3 West View | £ 236,000 | 0.20 KM |
| 4 West View | £ 160,500 | 0.20 KM |