Andrew Ward says ..
Introducing this rarely available, Victorian two bedroom semi detached home in the highly sought after Wood Street which is a stones throw from Banet general hospital and Ravenscroft park , plus within a four minute walk of all of the amenities of High Barnet high street The property requires...
Property Oracle says ..
This Victorian two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wood Street, Barnet, presents a mixed picture. Its location is a significant positive; it benefits from excellent proximity to Barnet General Hospital, Ravenscroft Park and the amenities of High Barnet High Street. Furthermore, there are highly rated primary schools nearby. However, the property’s condition is a major consideration. The photographs clearly indicate a need for comprehensive modernisation and renovation throughout, encompassing the kitchen, bathroom, and all interior spaces. The existing décor is severely outdated, and some structural repairs may also be required. While the presence of a garden is a positive, its current state of disrepair and lack of detailed information regarding its size, adds complexity to the property’s overall appeal. Ultimately, the list price requires careful evaluation. While the location is desirable and the garden is a bonus feature, the significant amount of work needed to bring the property up to a modern standard makes the current asking price questionable. A prospective buyer would need to factor in considerable renovation costs before determining if this property represents good value for money.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,123.75
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 611,244.00 £Decreased by 15.06 %
- Est sale value
- 612,443.75 £Decreased by 7.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,619.00 £/moIncreased by 31.34 %
- Est letting value
- 2,247.50 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.14 %Increased by 54.82 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth'S School, Barnet | Academy Converter | 0.35 KM | |
| Foulds School | Community School | Good | 0.44 KM |
| Christ Church Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.68 KM |
| Underhill Infants School And Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.99 KM | |
| Underhill School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.06 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Eleanor Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Dormer Close | £ 665,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Oyster Close | £ 725,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hill Close | £ 525,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Wood | 6075 | HDW | 4.27 KM |
| New Barnet | 6018 | NBA | 4.28 KM |
| Oakleigh Park | 6020 | OKL | 5.28 KM |
| Potters Bar | 6022 | PBR | 5.35 KM |
| Mill Hill Broadway | 1527 | MIL | 6.08 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 | £ 950,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Plot 1 The Blenheim, Blenheim Road, Barnet | £ 800,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| The Blenheim, Blenheim Road, Barnet | £ 650,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| The Blenheim | £ 800,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| The Blenheim | £ 650,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burford | £ 60,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 2a Blenheim Road | £ 145,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 12 Blenheim Road | £ 755,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 2c Blenheim Road | £ 330,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 8 West End Lane | £ 282,500 | 0.09 KM |