Woodgrange Drive, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1
By Hunt Roche
£ 525,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Hunt Roche says ..
A spacious four bedroom detached bungalow situated in a central and convenient residential location, close to local shops and bus stop. The property requires some modernisation throughout and benefits from a good size kitchen/breakfast room and a good size single garage with covered carport to si...
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom detached bungalow located on Woodgrange Drive in Thorpe Bay, Essex presents a mixed bag. Its position in a sought-after residential area, close to local shops, a bus stop, and well-regarded schools like Greenways Primary and Southend High School for Girls, is a significant advantage for families. The proximity to several C2C and Greater Anglia train stations also enhances its appeal. The property itself offers considerable living space and includes a spacious garden, which requires landscaping to meet its full potential. However, the interior reveals its age, with dated finishes and fixtures throughout the kitchen, bedrooms, and even the updated bathroom. The overall aesthetic needs a substantial upgrade. Potential buyers should budget for significant refurbishment work, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, flooring, and interior decorating. This must be considered against other properties that have recently sold in the vicinity. While the price seems relatively consistent with other properties in the area, particularly those needing similar renovations, a comprehensive survey and professional valuation are recommended before making an offer to fully assess the property’s potential and ensure a fair price.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,076.51
The heatmap indicates the level of crime in the area. The color of the heatmap indicates the crime severity and recency.
Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 518,161.00 £Decreased by 11.11 %
- Est sale value
- 537,178.49 £Increased by 19.09 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,618.00 £/moDecreased by 8.54 %
- Est letting value
- 1,076.51 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.75 %Increased by 3.02 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Hunt Roche created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.34 KM |
| Southend High School For Girls | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.49 KM |
| Southchurch High School | Academy Sponsor Led | 0.83 KM | |
| St Nicholas School | Academy Special Converter | 1.13 KM | |
| Hamstel Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.24 KM |
Images
Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifstan Way | £ 380,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mayfair Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lovelace Gardens | £ 260,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Durham Road | £ 314,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Appletree Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend East | 7457 | SOE | 1.39 KM |
| Thorpe Bay | 7460 | TPB | 1.92 KM |
| Southend Central | 7456 | SOC | 3.61 KM |
| Southend Victoria | 7420 | SOV | 3.66 KM |
| Prittlewell | 7419 | PRL | 4.00 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgrange Drive, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 | £ 525,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Woodgrange Drive, Thorpe Bay, SS1 | £ 625,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Brettenham Drive, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 | £ 595,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Chelsworth Crescent, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Brettenham Drive, Thorpe Bay, SS1 | £ 600,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.13 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Brettenham Drive | £ 358,800 | 0.10 KM |
| 24 Brettenham Drive | £ 372,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 23 Brettenham Drive | £ 430,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 9 Brettenham Drive | £ 387,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 17 Brettenham Drive | £ 330,000 | 0.10 KM |