Boydens says ..
This two-bedroom top-floor duplex is conveniently located just moments from Colchester North Station and within walking distance of the city centre. Offered CHAIN FREE.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Colchester’s Castle area, listed at £240,000, presents a mixed bag. The property’s location is a definite plus, with Colchester North Station providing easy access to London and good schools nearby. The apartment itself, judging by the photographs, is in reasonable condition, though some updating wouldn’t go amiss. The lack of a private garden is a drawback for those seeking outdoor space. In terms of pricing, £240,000 appears to align with recent transactions in the vicinity, making it competitively priced, though additional information on the specific apartment’s features and the condition of the building would help to determine the exact degree of value. While not a luxury property, it would make a suitable residence for a first-time buyer or investor seeking access to convenient transport links and educational institutions.
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
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 859.28
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Est sale value
- 314,496.48 £Increased by 23.65 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est letting value
- 859.28 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 10.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Primary School And Nursery | Community School | Good | 0.35 KM |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | Further Education | Good | 0.85 KM |
| St Helena School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.93 KM |
| Queen Boudica Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.98 KM |
| Colchester Institute | Further Education | Requires improvement | 1.01 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Albert Street | £ 177,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Claremont Heights | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Walk | £ 290,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Longacre | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 0.48 KM |
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 1.63 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 3.74 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 8.10 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Place, Colchester | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rowan Place, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Hamilton Place, Clarendon Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 300,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Clarendon Way, Colchester, Essex | £ 190,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Clarendon Way, Colchester, Essex, CO1 | £ 180,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Rowan Place | £ 129,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 19 Rowan Place | £ 233,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 6 Rowan Place | £ 163,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 29 Rowan Place | £ 192,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 5 Rowan Place | £ 110,200 | 0.00 KM |