Hamilton Smith says ..
This recently decorated one bedroom, 1st floor apartment is situated a short distance from Christchurch Park and Ipswich town centre. This independent living apartment for the over 55's has a hallway, lounge/diner, kitchen, bedroom, wet room, economy 7 electric heating, double glazing, communal g...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a retirement property located in Cobbold Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk. It is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with 532.88 square feet of living space. The listing price is £85,000. The property benefits from being close to St Margaret’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.13 km), which is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Several other schools are also within a reasonable distance. Transport links appear good, with Ipswich train station approximately 2.05 km away. The property itself appears to be in good condition based on the images. It is a modern, well-maintained apartment within a larger retirement complex. The kitchen and bathroom seem recently updated or well-maintained. There is communal garden space available for residents, which is a positive aspect. Considering the average house price in the area is significantly higher (£330,894) and the average price per square foot is £308, the listed price of £85,000 for this 532.88 sq ft apartment seems very reasonable, especially given its location and apparent good condition. However, it’s important to note that the property is a retirement property, and this may affect its pricing compared to other property types in the area. The lack of private outdoor space should also be considered. The location scores highly due to proximity to schools and transport links. The condition is also favorable. The limited land is a factor to consider, but the communal gardens mitigate this somewhat. The price is considered very competitive given the local market data.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 10
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 532.88
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 522,857.00 £Increased by 41.47 %
- Est sale value
- 163,594.16 £Decreased by 8.63 %
- Average area rental value
- 500.00 £/moDecreased by 48.19 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 1.15 %Decreased by 63.26 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.13 KM |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office | Miscellaneous | 0.39 KM | |
| St Helen'S Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.55 KM |
| Suffolk New College | Further Education | Requires improvement | 0.67 KM |
| University Of Suffolk | Higher Education Institutions | Requires improvement | 0.83 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Green | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Blanche Street | £ 137,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Gee's Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Margaret's Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Orchard Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 7217 | IPS | 2.05 KM |
| Westerfield | 7226 | WFI | 2.48 KM |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) | 7212 | DBR | 2.61 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbold Mews, Ipswich, IP4 | £ 110,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Christchurch Court, Cobbold Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 | £ 90,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Cobbold Street, Ipswich | £ 395,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Cobbold Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 | £ 425,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Christchurch Park | £ 325,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Christchurch Street | £ 260,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 65 Christchurch Street | £ 645,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 27 Christchurch Street | £ 138,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 39 Christchurch Street | £ 250,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 29 Christchurch Street | £ 131,000 | 0.06 KM |