Alexandra Road, Colchester
By Oakheart Property
£ 170,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Oakheart Property says ..
Guide Price: £170,000 - £180,000 Freshly refurbished and presented to the market with No Onward Chain, this spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment on Alexandra Road offers an exceptional living opportunity in Colchester. Strategically located within walking distance of Colchester Tow...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Colchester’s New Town and Christ Church area. The listing mentions it’s freshly refurbished and presented with no onward chain, suggesting a potentially quick and straightforward purchase process. Its proximity to Colchester Town (1.40 KM) offers convenient access to transportation links. Several schools are within a reasonable distance, including Colchester High School (0.21 KM), Oxford House School (0.51 KM), and The Sixth Form College Colchester (0.62 KM). However, the presence of Colchester Royal Grammar School with a “Serious Weaknesses” Ofsted rating should be noted. The apartment’s condition appears to be good, based on the provided images showing a recently refurbished interior. The kitchen and bathrooms look modern and well-maintained. The property includes a small shared garden area. The list price of £170,000 is significantly lower than the average house price in the area (£332,632). However, it’s crucial to consider that this is an apartment, not a house, and the average price per square foot (£378.00) is not applicable without the square footage of the apartment. The lack of plot size information also prevents a complete assessment of the value. The lower price might be justified considering the smaller size and apartment type compared to the average house in the area. Further investigation into the property’s actual square footage would be necessary to make a more informed judgment on pricing.
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
- 6
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 425,000.00 £Increased by 45.32 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,348.00 £/moIncreased by 7.67 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.81 %Decreased by 25.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School | Other Independent School | 0.21 KM | |
| Oxford House School | Other Independent School | 0.51 KM | |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Academy Converter | Serious Weaknesses | 0.57 KM |
| The Sixth Form College Colchester | Further Education | Good | 0.62 KM |
| St John'S Green Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.76 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Manor Road | £ 210,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Manor Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Essex Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Topfield | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Town | 6853 | CET | 1.40 KM |
| Colchester | 6861 | COL | 1.64 KM |
| Hythe (Essex) | 6851 | HYH | 3.91 KM |
| Wivenhoe | 6860 | WIV | 7.80 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Road, Colchester | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 | £ 120,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 | £ 120,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Maldon Court, Maldon Road | £ 120,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Maldon Road, Colchester | £ 100,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Maldon Road | £ 230,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 40 Maldon Road | £ 95,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 50a Maldon Road | £ 83,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 42 Maldon Road | £ 230,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 46 Maldon Road | £ 130,000 | 0.02 KM |