Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6
By jdm
£ 210,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
jdm says ..
Ground floor retirement flat with private patio overlooking communal grounds. Conveniently situated for shops, restaurants and buses to Orpington and Bromley.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Farnborough Common, Orpington, offers a convenient and relatively comfortable living space. The property’s location benefits from proximity to local amenities, such as shops and restaurants, and good bus links to Orpington and Bromley. The presence of well-regarded schools nearby adds to its family-friendly appeal. The apartment itself is in fair condition, with a reasonably modern kitchen and bathroom. The decor in the living areas might be considered dated but is clean and in a state of good repair. The private patio is a positive feature, adding some outdoor space to the apartment, despite the relatively small size. The listing price appears to be competitively priced in relation to similar properties in the area, although a precise valuation requires more detailed market data in terms of price per square foot for directly comparable apartments. Overall, this property would likely appeal to retirees or first-time buyers seeking a convenient and manageable living space in a reasonably good location.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 551.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 295,336.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,102.00 £/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 | 0.83 KM |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.83 KM |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 0.83 KM | |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.93 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 2.00 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 |
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osier Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.35 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.71 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.19 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 4.60 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 5.29 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 210,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Summerlands Lodge, Orpington, BR6 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 200,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent, BR6 | £ 170,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.02 KM |
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