Ratcliffe Court, Colchester
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Ratcliffe Court, Colchester

By Jackson & Co

£ 135,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Jackson & Co says ..

Ideal first time buy or investment opportunity One bedroom apartment with no onward chain

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom apartment located in Ratcliffe Court, Colchester, is marketed as an ideal first-time buyer or investment opportunity. Its proximity to several well-regarded schools (St. James’, Willow Brook, Friars Grove) with ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings, makes it appealing to families. The apartment’s location near Colchester town centre and several train stations (Hythe, Colchester Town, Colchester) offers convenient access to amenities and transportation links, enhancing its appeal. The provided images suggest a reasonably maintained interior, with a clean kitchen and bathroom. However, the lack of square footage data and plot size hinders a thorough assessment of the property’s value. The absence of information regarding the specific location of the apartment within Ratcliffe Court also makes a comprehensive analysis difficult. Nearby comparable properties are listed in a range from approximately £125,000 to £200,000, suggesting that the asking price of £135,000 for this one-bedroom apartment is relatively competitive, especially considering the convenient location and proximity to local amenities and public transport. The overall condition of the apartment seems adequate. Overall, it is a decent investment opportunity for a first-time buyer, however, further investigation into the property’s details is recommended before purchase to adequately assess its value, and to eliminate any potential risks.

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
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
343,500.00 £
Decreased by 10.23 %
from 382,656.00 £
Average area rental value
1,207.00 £/mo
Decreased by 5.18 %
from 1,273.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.22 %
Increased by 5.76 %
from 3.99 %
Crime Rate
4.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 4.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Jackson & Co created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
St James' Church Of England Primary SchoolAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.71 KM
Willow Brook Primary School And NurseryAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.80 KM
St Thomas More'S Catholic Primary School, ColchesterAcademy Converter1.17 KM
Col1/A St Anne'S And Castle Family Hub Delivery SiteChildren's Centre Linked Site1.30 KM
Friars Grove Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolGood1.32 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Cowdray Avenue £ 000.00 KM
Wells Road £ 375,00000.00 KM
Moorside £ 000.00 KM
The Chase £ 000.00 KM
Norwich Close £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Hythe (Essex)6851HYH1.56 KM
Colchester Town6853CET1.69 KM
Colchester6861COL2.79 KM
Wivenhoe6860WIV6.08 KM
Alresford (Essex)6847ALR9.98 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Ratcliffe Court, Colchester £ 135,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Ratcliffe Court, Colchester, CO4 £ 150,000BUYUnknown0.01 KM
Ratcliffe Court, Colchester, CO4 £ 159,500BUY6 / 100.01 KM
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 £ 400,000BUY5 / 100.09 KM
Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 £ 325,000BUY7 / 100.10 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
26 Ratcliffe Court £ 160,0000.00 KM
16 Ratcliffe Court £ 130,0000.00 KM
40 Ratcliffe Court £ 134,0000.00 KM
17 Ratcliffe Court £ 159,9500.00 KM
25 Ratcliffe Court £ 160,0000.00 KM