Kenton says ..
SPACIOUS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION IN AN ENVIABLE LOCATION. Situated in a favoured Cul de Sac and within the catchment area for the extremely popular Warred Road School and also close to both Orpington and Chelsfield Stations both with exquisite service into the City. Local shops and service in Cresce...
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Borkwood Park, Orpington, presents a mixed bag. Its key strengths lie in its location within the catchment area of a well-regarded primary school and its proximity to two railway stations providing good commuter links to London. The property benefits from being on a quiet cul-de-sac. However, the photos reveal a property that is in need of cosmetic modernisation. The décor is outdated and shows wear, while the small garden also requires considerable attention. The listed price of £490,000 seems relatively reasonable for a four-bedroom house in the area, given the current market conditions, but a thorough survey should be undertaken to ensure there are no hidden structural or other significant defects. The lack of precise square footage for comparable properties makes a detailed price-per-square-foot comparison difficult. Prospective buyers should weigh the property’s considerable location advantages against the cost and effort required for renovation and garden improvement.
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
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,163.58
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 628,071.00 £Decreased by 15.57 %
- Est sale value
- 635,314.68 £Increased by 14.71 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,183.00 £/moDecreased by 8.08 %
- Est letting value
- 1,163.58 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.17 %Increased by 8.88 %
- Crime Rate
- 16.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Road Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.34 KM | |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.48 KM |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.14 KM |
| Green Street Green Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.17 KM |
| St Olave'S And St Saviour'S Grammar School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 1.68 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Drive | £ 562,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Amberley Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fir Tree Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wentworth Close | £ 641,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tower Close | £ 950,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 1.19 KM |
| Chelsfield | 5098 | CLD | 2.31 KM |
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.32 KM |
| St Mary Cray | 5073 | SMY | 4.05 KM |
| Knockholt | 5109 | KCK | 4.97 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryarsh Crescent, Orpington | £ 465,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Dryland Avenue, Orpington | £ 550,000 | BUY | 9 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Southfleet Road, Orpington | £ 450,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Ryarsh Crescent, Orpington | £ 475,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Southfleet Road, ORPINGTON, Kent | £ 550,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Borkwood Park | £ 320,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 4 Borkwood Park | £ 470,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 22 Borkwood Park | £ 425,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 24 Borkwood Park | £ 490,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 17 Borkwood Park | £ 425,000 | 0.01 KM |