Bush says ..
1930's semi-detached house in a popular street to the south of the city with 3 bedrooms, spacious open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a large rear garden and driveway parking. No upward chain.
Property Oracle says ..
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property located on Cowper Road in Cambridge’s Coleridge area presents a mixed picture. Its key strengths lie in its proximity to well-regarded schools and a reasonable distance from Cambridge railway station. The presence of a garden adds value, although its size appears to be modest.
The property’s condition is a key consideration. While the structure seems sound, the interior needs updating. The décor looks dated and could benefit from modernisation to increase the property’s market appeal. This would represent a cost that a potential buyer must consider.
The asking price of £595,000 requires further context. Comparing it to the provided data is difficult due to missing square footage data for many nearby properties. However, some comparable properties on Cowper Road have sold for less, which might suggest a slightly inflated price. However, the proximity to good schools and the train station could warrant a higher price compared to average properties in the broader area.
In conclusion, the property offers a convenient location and a decent-sized garden but requires updating and modernisation. The price needs further scrutiny given the incomplete data on comparable properties. Potential buyers should weigh the costs of renovations against the property’s location and potential for added value after improvements.
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
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 850.35
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 493,125.00 £Decreased by 3.31 %
- Est sale value
- 539,121.90 £Increased by 20.76 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,710.00 £/moDecreased by 2.51 %
- Est letting value
- 1,700.70 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.16 %Increased by 0.73 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleridge Community College | Academy Converter | Good | 0.52 KM |
| Ridgefield Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 0.52 KM |
| Morley Memorial Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.53 KM |
| Homerton Early Years Centre | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 1.02 KM |
| Queen Edith Primary School | Foundation School | Good | 1.09 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Malta Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Brooklyn Court | £ 220,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ruth Bagnall Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hemingford Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 7022 | CBG | 1.37 KM |
| Cambridge North | 8001 | CMB | 4.08 KM |
| Shelford (Cambs) | 7043 | SED | 4.59 KM |
| Whittlesford Parkway | 7047 | WLF | 9.71 KM |
| Waterbeach | 7079 | WBC | 9.72 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowper Road, Cambridge | £ 595,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Cowper Road, Cambridge | £ 600,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Cowper Road, Cambridge, CB1 | £ 450,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Cowper Road, Cambridge | £ 425,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Lichfield Road, Cambridge | £ 495,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1a Cowper Road | £ 320,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 43 Cowper Road | £ 250,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 25 Cowper Road | £ 495,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 3a Cowper Road | £ 176,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 41 Cowper Road | £ 421,354 | 0.08 KM |