Alan de Maid says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is located at the top of the highly sought-after Davis Estate, offering remarkable potential for extension to the rear, side, or into the loft space (STPP), as seen with many neighbouring properties. Planning permission has already been granted for a...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom bungalow in Melrose Crescent, Orpington, is located in a desirable area with good access to schooling and transport links. The property’s proximity to Orpington station makes commuting to London relatively convenient. Nearby schools, including the highly regarded Newstead Wood School, add significant value to the location. The interior requires some updating; the kitchen appears dated and could benefit from modernization. The garden offers a modest outdoor space, suitable for basic gardening but lacking significant size. While some modernisation is needed, the property is habitable and well-positioned, suggesting the current list price may represent reasonable value for money. More information about nearby property sales, particularly average price per square foot, would allow for a more precise analysis and comparison. The absence of sqft details for many of the comparable listings limits the accuracy of the valuation.
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
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 720.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 628,071.00 £Decreased by 15.57 %
- Est sale value
- 393,120.00 £Increased by 14.71 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,183.00 £/moDecreased by 8.08 %
- Est letting value
- 720.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.17 %Increased by 8.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.53 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.79 KM | |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.98 KM |
| Warren Road Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.21 KM | |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.34 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conifer Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wentworth Close | £ 641,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pinewood Drive | £ 562,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fernhill Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Thorpe Close | £ 650,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 1.65 KM |
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.13 KM |
| Chelsfield | 5098 | CLD | 3.20 KM |
| St Mary Cray | 5073 | SMY | 4.71 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 5.57 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Crescent, Orpington | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Melrose Crescent, Orpington, BR6 | £ 625,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Melrose Crescent, Orpington, BR6 | £ 700,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Southlands Avenue, Orpington | £ 750,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Conifer Close, Orpington, BR6 | £ 950,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Melrose Crescent | £ 280,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 31 Melrose Crescent | £ 250,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 6 Melrose Crescent | £ 250,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 11 Melrose Crescent | £ 605,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 35 Melrose Crescent | £ 455,000 | 0.02 KM |