Islandsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3
By Richard James
£ 240,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Richard James says ..
Charming and spacious 2-bedroom terraced home in Islandsmead, Eldene. Features include a generous living area, well-sized kitchen, modern bathroom, and a good-sized garden. Ideally located close to schools, shops, and local amenities—perfect for first-time buyers.
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a terraced house located in Islandsmead, Eldene, Swindon. It benefits from being within a reasonable distance of several primary schools, with Eldene Nursery and Primary School being the closest at 0.30 KM. The Ofsted rating for this school is listed as \‘Requires Improvement\’, while Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.69 KM) and Nyland School (0.97 KM) are rated \‘Good\’. Swindon railway station is approximately 5.43 KM away, providing access to regional and national rail connections. The property itself includes a small garden, as evidenced in the provided photographs. The interior appears to be in good condition, with a recently updated kitchen and bathroom. While the property shows signs of being well maintained, there are no immediately apparent signs of significant renovations or modernisation beyond the kitchen and bathroom. The overall presentation suggests a clean and tidy property suitable for occupation. Considering the average house price in the area is £452,128 and the average price per square foot is £397, the listed price of £240,000 for this 622 sqft property appears comparatively low. However, this needs to be considered within the context of the smaller plot size (861 sqft) and the fact that it is a terraced property, rather than a semi-detached or detached house. Nearby comparable terraced properties on Islandsmead are listed between £111,500 and £245,000, suggesting the £240,000 listing price is at the higher end of this range but still within the realm of reasonability for the area.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 622.00
- Lot (est)
- 861.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 481,967.00 £Increased by 28.07 %
- Est sale value
- 248,800.00 £Decreased by 15.97 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,254.00 £/moIncreased by 10.97 %
- Est letting value
- 622.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.12 %Decreased by 13.33 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldene Nursery And Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.30 KM |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.69 KM |
| The Dorcan Academy | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.81 KM |
| Parks And Walcot Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.88 KM | |
| Nyland School | Academy Special Converter | Good | 0.97 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingsmead | £ 240,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Acorn Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elmore | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Aymer Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Sutton Road | £ 270,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon (Wilts) | 3333 | SWI | 5.43 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islandsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Islandsmead, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 | £ 245,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Elmore, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 | £ 360,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Colingsmead, Swindon, SN3 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Elmore, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 | £ 280,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Islandsmead | £ 150,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 11 Islandsmead | £ 152,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 13 Islandsmead | £ 119,950 | 0.04 KM |
| 2 Islandsmead | £ 152,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 48 Islandsmead | £ 220,000 | 0.04 KM |