High Street, Orpington
By Edmund Estate Agents
£ 160,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Edmund Estate Agents says ..
ATKINS LODGE - 1 BED RETIREMENT APARTMENT, BUILT BY CHURCHILL, AND CONVENIENTLY SITUATED IN THE HEART OF ORPINGTON AND CLOSE TO THE HIGH STREET AND STATION.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment located on Orpington High Street presents a mixed bag of features. Its central location is a strong selling point, offering convenient access to shops, transportation, and local services. The nearby Orpington train station offers excellent connections to central London and other parts of Kent. Several schools are also within walking distance.
However, the property’s condition shows a blend of modern and dated elements. The kitchen and bathroom seem functional and relatively modern, while the remaining areas show signs of age and could benefit from a renovation or refurbishment. The property itself is lacking in external space, a notable disadvantage for many buyers. The lack of private land is a key consideration.
The list price seems competitive when compared to similar properties in the area, particularly given its location. While the condition suggests a potential need for modernisation, the convenience of the central location might offset this for many potential buyers. Ultimately, this property would likely appeal most to buyers looking for a convenient, centrally located retirement apartment with a focus on practicality and accessibility, where the need for a garden is less of a priority.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 688.24
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 426,250.00 £Increased by 1.76 %
- Est sale value
- 317,278.64 £Decreased by 1.71 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,721.00 £/moDecreased by 0.92 %
- Est letting value
- 688.24 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.85 %Decreased by 2.61 %
- Crime Rate
- 15.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorton College Of Further Education | Special Post 16 Institution | Good | 0.51 KM |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.03 KM | |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.20 KM |
| Poverest Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 1.25 KM |
| St Philomena'S Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.37 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmcroft Road | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Dryden Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Vinson Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St. Andrew's Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray | 5073 | SMY | 1.64 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 1.74 KM |
| Chelsfield | 5098 | CLD | 2.77 KM |
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.29 KM |
| Knockholt | 5109 | KCK | 4.92 KM |
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| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Orpington | £ 160,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 275,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| High Street, Orpington | £ 175,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Atkins Lodge, Orpington | £ 160,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Atkins Lodge, Orpington, London | £ 269,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
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