Alpha Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11
By Intercounty
£ 365,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Intercounty says ..
Tucked away in one of Saffron Walden’s most historic and desirable central locations, this delightful two-bedroom period cottage, dating back to circa 1850, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the town’s heritage—perfect for downsizers, first-time buyers, or those seekin...
Property Oracle says ..
Alpha Place is located in Saffron Walden, Essex, a town that was recently named by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025. The property benefits from being within easy reach of local schools, including several ‘Good’ rated primary schools within a short distance, as shown by the Ofsted ratings. Saffron Walden also has good transport links, with Audley End railway station approximately 4.45km away, providing access to Greater Anglia train services. This contributes to a positive location score.
The property itself appears to be a traditional end-of-terrace house. While the interior shows evidence of some modernisation and updating, the property retains many original features, suggesting a traditional style. The images reveal a well-maintained property which is in good condition, with no obvious signs of significant repair or renovation needs. The kitchen and bathroom have been modernised to a good standard. The garden is a reasonable size, offering a pleasant outdoor space.
The list price of £365,000 is slightly below the average price for the area (£438,330), however, the property’s size (766 sqft) is significantly smaller than the average (2333 sqft). Considering the smaller size, the average price per sqft in the area (£187) and the property’s apparent good condition and the inclusion of a garden, the list price appears to be reasonably competitive, although perhaps slightly on the higher end of the range for properties of a similar size in the immediate vicinity. Nearby comparable properties on Alpha Place range from £205,000 to £383,500. The lack of sqft data for these properties makes it difficult to make a precise comparison.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Sqft (est)
- 766.00
- Lot (est)
- 869.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 482,500.00 £Decreased by 8.95 %
- Est sale value
- 777,490.00 £Increased by 113.68 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,450.00 £/moIncreased by 25.76 %
- Est letting value
- 2,298.00 £/moIncreased by 200.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.61 %Increased by 38.31 %
- Crime Rate
- 10.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A Butler Infant School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.15 KM |
| R A Butler Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.15 KM |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden | Academy Converter | Good | 0.36 KM |
| St Mary'S Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.72 KM |
| Katherine Semar Infant School | Academy Converter | 1.28 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Farmadine Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Artisan Dwellings | £ 420,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Avenue | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Erskine Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley End | 7017 | AUD | 4.45 KM |
| Newport (Essex) | 7039 | NWE | 5.54 KM |
| Great Chesterford | 7032 | GRC | 7.09 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 | £ 365,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Alpha Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 | £ 375,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| South Road, Saffron Walden | £ 1,600,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Fairycroft Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 | £ 525,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| West Road, Saffron Walden | £ 385,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Alpha Place | £ 212,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 7 Alpha Place | £ 225,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 11 Alpha Place | £ 275,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 16 Alpha Place | £ 205,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 4 Alpha Place | £ 383,500 | 0.02 KM |