Portico says ..
A charming one bedroom, second floor retirement apartment nestled in the impressive block of village heights in Woodford. For residents of 55 and over, this wonderful apartment has access to the beautiful communal gardens and gated off street parking. Internally the apartment has been well mainat...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Woodford Green, located on Elm Grove, presents a mixed bag of features. The property’s location is a significant strength, with its close proximity to highly-rated schools and a relatively accessible Overground station. The presence of a small garden is also a positive, offering some outdoor space. However, the interior requires modernization. The carpets are worn, and the kitchen and bathroom appear dated and in need of refurbishment. This will likely add to the overall cost of ownership. The list price of £170,000 falls within the range of comparable properties in the area, but a lack of detailed square footage data for similar properties prevents a precise comparison of price per square foot. Potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovations when considering this property. The property is part of a retirement complex which offers communal facilities, a significant advantage for some buyers. Overall, the property offers a convenient location and a manageable living space but requires a considerable investment in updating and modernizing before it can be considered move-in ready.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 527.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 325,000.00 £Decreased by 45.55 %
- Est sale value
- 231,880.00 £Decreased by 17.14 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,250.00 £/moIncreased by 7.55 %
- Est letting value
- 1,581.00 £/moIncreased by 200.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 8.31 %Increased by 97.39 %
- Crime Rate
- 10.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.14 KM | |
| Woodford County High School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.48 KM |
| Trinity Catholic High School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 0.61 KM |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School | Other Independent School | 0.62 KM | |
| Avon House School | Other Independent School | 0.73 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Friary Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cromer Road | £ 525,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Nursery Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Belmont Close | £ 1,566,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park | 6919 | HIP | 2.27 KM |
| Chingford | 6914 | CHI | 2.68 KM |
| Wood Street | 6954 | WST | 3.70 KM |
| Walthamstow Central | 6953 | WHC | 5.42 KM |
| Leytonstone High Road | 7403 | LER | 5.46 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Heights, 72 Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Chingford Lane, Woodford Green | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Village Heights, 72 Chingford Lane, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9QQ | £ 190,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Chingford Lane, Woodford Green | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Chingford Lane, Woodford Green | £ 129,995 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Elm Grove | £ 277,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 1 Elm Grove | £ 367,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 14 Elm Grove | £ 460,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 18 Elm Grove | £ 94,500 | 0.06 KM |
| 5 Elm Grove | £ 493,000 | 0.06 KM |