Oscar James says ..
A compact development site with potential to erect a new apartment block for approximately nine flats within this historic location on the edge of Wellingborough town centre. At present, the site does not have planning permission, but if you study the Wellingborough planning portal, you...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is located on Oxford Street in Wellingborough, within the Croyland And Swanspool locality. The area benefits from relatively close proximity to several schools, including Friars Academy (Outstanding Ofsted rating) and several others with Good ratings. Wellingborough train station is also within a reasonable distance, offering convenient transport links.
Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in significant need of renovation. The exterior shows considerable disrepair and the rear garden is overgrown and contains a significant amount of debris. This suggests a substantial investment would be required to bring the property up to a habitable standard. The plot size is not specified, but the images reveal a sizeable rear area, although currently unkempt.
Considering the list price of £255,000 and the average price of similar properties in the area (£259,400), the asking price appears to be in line with the local market. However, the significant renovation required must be factored into the overall cost, potentially impacting the overall value for money. The lack of specific details regarding square footage and plot size makes a precise price per square foot comparison difficult. A detailed survey and costings for renovation would be essential before making a final assessment of value.
Therefore, we give this property 4 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 5
- Condition
- 2
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 312,214.00 £Increased by 28.25 %
- Average area rental value
- 930.00 £/moIncreased by 3.79 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.57 %Decreased by 19.23 %
- Crime Rate
- 19.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Academy | Academy Special Converter | Outstanding | 0.44 KM |
| Wellingborough Library Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.53 KM | |
| St Barnabas Church Of England School | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.58 KM |
| The Avenue Infant School | Community School | Good | 0.75 KM |
| Freemans Endowed Church Of England Junior Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.80 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Jackson's Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Johns Street | £ 62,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wood Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Short Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | 1940 | WEL | 2.31 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Street, Wellingborough | £ 255,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Abbots Way, Wellingborough | £ 350,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Archfield, Wellingborough | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| West Street, Wellingborough | £ 269,995 | BUY | Unknown | 0.20 KM |
| High Street, Wellingborough | £ 80,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.22 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Oxford Street | £ 161,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 17a Oxford Street | £ 330,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 22 Oxford Street | £ 155,500 | 0.00 KM |
| 46e Oxford Street | £ 248,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 29 West Street | £ 275,000 | 0.09 KM |