Alan de Maid says ..
This is an opportunity to purchase a ground floor retirement flat within the popular Summerland’s Lodge retirement flats, located approximately half a mile from local shops in Locksbottom and the Princess Royal hospital. The property benefits from a resident warden, substantial commun...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 1 bedroom flat located in Farnborough Common, Orpington, with a list price of £215,000. The flat is 414.5 sq ft and situated on a 541 sq ft plot. Considering the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition for its age. The interior is clean and well-maintained, although the décor is somewhat dated. There is no obvious need for major renovations. The kitchen and bathroom are functional, though they could benefit from some modernising updates. The property benefits from access to communal outside space, which is a positive aspect. While not a large private garden, the communal area provides some outdoor amenity. The average house price in the area is significantly higher (£852,459), and the average price per square foot is £508. Compared to this, the price of £215,000 for this 1-bedroom flat appears reasonable, especially given the nearby comparable properties listed at similar prices. However, the lack of sqft data for nearby listings makes a precise comparison difficult. The property is in a convenient location with good access to transportation links and schools. The proximity to several Southeastern train stations provides good commuting options. The presence of well-regarded schools nearby is another positive factor for potential buyers.
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
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 414.50
- Lot (est)
- 541.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 222,172.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 829.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 27.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Academy Converter | 0.79 KM | |
| Darrick Wood School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.79 KM |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.88 KM |
| Farnborough Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.94 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mandelieu | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Willow Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Croydon Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Osier Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 3.34 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 3.67 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.24 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 4.63 KM |
| Hayes | 5050 | HYS | 5.34 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 215,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington, BR6 | £ 199,950 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 175,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 230,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Farnborough Common, Orpington | £ 249,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Wellbrook Road | £ 325,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 1 Wellbrook Road | £ 284,995 | 0.08 KM |
| 9 Wellbrook Road | £ 880,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 3 Wellbrook Road | £ 279,995 | 0.08 KM |
| 39 Barkway Drive | £ 284,995 | 0.09 KM |