Birchwood Drive, Leigh-on-Sea
By Shore Sales & Lettings
£ 550,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Shore Sales & Lettings says ..
Extended three bedroom detached character house located close to Leigh Broadway and within walking distance of both Chalkwell Station and Southend University Hospital. The property boasts a stunning open plan kitchen diner, with bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden. Viewing recommended.
Property Oracle says ..
The property is located in Birchwood Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, a suburb of Southend-on-Sea in Essex. The area benefits from being relatively close to several schools, including Estuary High School (rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) and Darlinghurst Academy (also rated ‘Good’). The proximity to Chalkwell c2c station (1.10 KM) provides convenient access to public transport. While the provided data doesn’t offer detailed insights into local amenities and places of significance, the presence of nearby schools and a train station suggests a reasonably convenient location. A more comprehensive assessment would require additional information on local shops, parks, and other community facilities.
Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in excellent condition. It has undergone recent renovations or modernisation, evident in the updated kitchen, bathroom, and extension. The interior is clean, well-maintained, and tastefully decorated. There is no visible evidence of significant repair needs.
The property includes a garden, which is visible in the provided images. While the exact dimensions aren’t specified, it appears to be of a reasonable size for a detached house in the area. More precise measurements would allow for a more detailed assessment of the land score.
The list price of £550,000 is slightly above the average price of £460,000 for the area. However, considering the property’s apparent excellent condition, recent renovations, and the inclusion of a garden (unlike many of the nearby listings which have a plot size of 0.00 sqft), the price may be justified. The average price per square foot in the area is £431.00, and while the property’s square footage is 770 sqft, the lack of square footage data for nearby properties makes a definitive price comparison difficult. A more detailed analysis would benefit from more precise plot size information and a comparison with similarly renovated and sized properties in the immediate vicinity.
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
- 9
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 770.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 456,219.00 £Increased by 7.74 %
- Est sale value
- 327,250.00 £Increased by 0.24 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,342.00 £/moDecreased by 5.49 %
- Est letting value
- 770.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.53 %Decreased by 12.19 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary High School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.13 KM |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Academy Sponsor Led | 0.36 KM | |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.36 KM |
| Westcliff High School For Girls | Academy Converter | 0.48 KM | |
| Westcliff High School For Boys Academy | Academy Converter | 0.51 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clova Road | £ 635,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Edith's Court | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Leigh Cliff Road | £ 950,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St James Close | £ 850,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hillside Crescent | £ 850,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell | 7469 | CHW | 1.10 KM |
| Westcliff | 7476 | WCF | 2.93 KM |
| Leigh-On-Sea | 7446 | LES | 3.07 KM |
| Southend Airport | 4787 | SIA | 4.76 KM |
| Prittlewell | 7419 | PRL | 4.81 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Drive, Leigh-on-Sea | £ 550,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Birchwood Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | £ 450,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.02 KM |
| Birchwood Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 | £ 500,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 | £ 525,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Birchwood Drive, Leigh-on-Sea | £ 625,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Birchwood Drive | £ 360,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 48 Birchwood Drive | £ 250,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 24 Birchwood Drive | £ 460,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 10 Birchwood Drive | £ 380,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 16 Birchwood Drive | £ 335,000 | 0.02 KM |