Kenton says ..
Kenton are delighted to present this 1 bedroom ground floor retirement flat with a private patio area, situated within the ever-popular Summerlands Lodge developments, located within short walking distance to Locksbottom High Street and its range of amenities and transport links. The living room ...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a one-bedroom flat located in Wellbrook Road, Orpington, BR6 8PJ. It benefits from a small, manageable patio garden area. The property appears to be in reasonable condition, with a recently modernised kitchen. The bathroom seems dated and may require some updating. The overall condition is acceptable for its age and type, but not luxurious. The location is reasonably convenient, with several schools within a 2km radius, including Darrick Wood School (rated ‘Good’) and Newstead Wood School (rated ‘Outstanding’). Several Southeastern train stations are also within a reasonable commuting distance. However, the average house price in the area is significantly higher (£852,459), suggesting that this property might be located in a less desirable part of Orpington, or that it is priced competitively due to its size and type. Considering the average price per square foot in the area is £508, and this property is listed at £210,000, the price seems relatively reasonable. However, the lack of information on comparable properties of similar size and type makes this a tentative conclusion. The smaller size of this property compared to the average in the area may also contribute to the lower price. The nearby properties have significantly higher prices, but these are larger houses, not flats. Based on the above, the property presents a potentially good value option for a first-time buyer or investor seeking a smaller property in a relatively convenient location. However, potential buyers should be aware of the dated bathroom and the need for potential future maintenance.
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
- 8
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 536.50
- Lot (est)
- 536.50
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 287,564.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,073.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 26.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.80 KM |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.80 KM |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 0.80 KM | |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.89 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.95 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mandelieu | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osier Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.34 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.68 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.23 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 4.63 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 5.33 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbrook Road, Locksbottom, BR6 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Wellbrook Road, Orpington, BR6 | £ 210,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 230,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 | £ 199,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 175,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Barkway Drive | £ 420,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 31 Barkway Drive | £ 475,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 30 Barkway Drive | £ 540,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 39 Barkway Drive | £ 284,995 | 0.08 KM |
| 9 Barkway Drive | £ 487,000 | 0.08 KM |