haart says ..
First-floor apartment on Arbury Road with parking, communal green spaces and easy access to Cambridge City Centre and transport links. Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, this property is available with no forward chain
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom property in West Chesterton, Cambridge, presents a potentially viable option for a first-time buyer or investor. The property’s proximity to Cambridge North station, offering convenient access to the city centre and beyond, is a definite plus. The inclusion of a small garden further enhances the appeal, particularly given that such properties are usually sold as flats. The presence of several well-regarded schools within walking distance also adds to its family-friendliness.
However, the property’s condition is far from perfect. The provided images indicate that both the kitchen and bathroom are in need of modernisation, which is something potential buyers should factor into their budget. The current state is satisfactory, but a renovation is desirable to update the property. Furthermore, a lack of precise plot size data, coupled with the absence of a detailed description, necessitates a thorough survey before any purchase decision. While the property is well-located, it’s important to examine precisely how desirable the immediate neighbourhood is. Finally, comparing the price per square foot against comparable nearby properties is vital to accurately assessing whether the asking price of £220,000 represents good value. Overall, this property offers a desirable mix of location and convenience, although prospective buyers should brace themselves for renovation work and carry out their due diligence 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
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 523.88
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 577,500.00 £Decreased by 15.57 %
- Est sale value
- 322,710.08 £Decreased by 4.05 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,736.00 £/moDecreased by 0.86 %
- Est letting value
- 523.88 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.61 %Increased by 17.59 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.47 KM |
| The Grove Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.63 KM |
| Cambridge Arts And Sciences Sixth Form And Tutorial College | Other Independent School | 0.63 KM | |
| North Cambridge Child And Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.64 KM | |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge | Academy Alternative Provision Converter | Requires improvement | 0.64 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havenfield | £ 91,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Codon Court | £ 365,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Chestnut Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Morello Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Blackberry Way | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge North | 8001 | CMB | 2.84 KM |
| Cambridge | 7022 | CBG | 3.20 KM |
| Shelford (Cambs) | 7043 | SED | 8.23 KM |
| Waterbeach | 7079 | WBC | 8.34 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbury Road, Cambridge | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Marfield Court, Cambridge | £ 250,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Arbury Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | £ 550,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 74 Arbury Road | £ 410,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 64 Arbury Road | £ 68,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 42 Arbury Road | £ 235,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 50 Arbury Road | £ 410,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 84 Arbury Road | £ 300,000 | 0.05 KM |