Arins says ..
Offered to the market with no onward chain complications, is this two double bedroom first floor apartment is a good investment purchase, the property is situated close to a bus route leading to Reading town centre, has access to various local shops and amenities, while being a reasonabl...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 2-bedroom flat located in Southcote, Reading, Berkshire. The list price is £230,000. The average price for properties in the area is £336,977, with an average price per square foot of £331. However, the square footage of this property is not provided. The property is situated within a short distance of several schools, including The Holy Brook School and Manor Primary School, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Several train stations are also within reasonable commuting distance. The proximity to these amenities suggests a convenient location. Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition. The interior is clean and well-maintained, with modern fixtures and fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms. There is no visible evidence of significant wear and tear or the need for extensive renovation. The exterior of the building also seems to be well-maintained. The property includes a small communal garden area, as shown in the exterior photo. While not a large private garden, it does offer some outdoor space. Considering the list price of £230,000, compared to the average price of £336,977 in the area, this property could be considered reasonably priced, especially given its apparent good condition and convenient location. The lack of square footage information makes a precise price per square foot comparison impossible, but the overall price seems competitive within the market context.
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
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Lot (est)
- 571.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 543,333.00 £Increased by 36.87 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,579.00 £/moDecreased by 11.74 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.49 %Decreased by 35.49 %
- Crime Rate
- 8.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Brook School | Community Special School | Good | 0.41 KM |
| Manor Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.41 KM |
| King'S Academy Prospect | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.49 KM |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.68 KM |
| Southcote Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.85 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grantham Road | £ 435,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hanover Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Fox Hunt Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Florian Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst | 3154 | TLH | 3.28 KM |
| Reading West | 3160 | RDW | 3.54 KM |
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 5.57 KM |
| Theale | 3153 | THE | 6.20 KM |
| Mortimer | 5501 | MOR | 8.16 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burghfield Road, Reading, RG30 | £ 230,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Appleford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Morlands Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 | £ 425,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Morlands Avenue, Reading, Reading, RG30 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Southcote Lodge, Reading, Berkshire | £ 115,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Burghfield Road | £ 348,000 | 0.13 KM |
| 136 Bath Road | £ 310,000 | 0.19 KM |
| 134 Bath Road | £ 206,000 | 0.19 KM |
| 92 Bath Road | £ 196,000 | 0.19 KM |
| 150 Bath Road | £ 250,000 | 0.19 KM |