Shipways says ..
** DETACHED BUNGALOW ** TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS ** GARAGE ** CORNER PLOT ** EXCELLENT LOCATION ** CONSERVATORY ** DRIVEWAY ** NO UPWARD CHAIN **
Property Oracle says ..
The property is located in Rickard Close, Knowle, Solihull, a desirable area in the West Midlands. Knowle is known for its good schools and convenient access to transportation links, including Dorridge train station, providing access to Birmingham and London. The proximity to Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School (0.16 KM) and Dorridge Primary School (1.38 KM), both with good reputations, is a significant advantage for families. The average house price in the area is considerably higher than the list price of this property, suggesting that the location is highly sought after.
Based on the provided images, the property appears to be in good condition. The interior is clean and well-maintained, with a recently updated kitchen. While the décor may be considered dated by some, there is no evidence of significant repairs or renovations required. The property benefits from a conservatory extension, adding to the living space.
The property includes a garden, visible in the provided images. The garden appears to be of a reasonable size for a detached property in this area, although the exact dimensions are not specified.
Considering the property’s location in a desirable area with good schools and transport links, its good condition, and the inclusion of a garden, the list price of £575,000 appears to be reasonable, especially when compared to the average price per square foot in the area (£427). However, the property’s relatively small size (950 sqft) compared to the area average (1680 sqft) should be taken into account. Nearby comparable properties on Rickard Close have sold for between £272,000 and £520,000, indicating some price variation on the street, but generally supporting the list price as being within the range of expected values. The lack of sqft data for nearby comparable properties makes a precise comparison difficult.
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
- 8
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 950.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 681,429.00 £Increased by 9.78 %
- Est sale value
- 524,400.00 £Increased by 17.20 %
- Average area rental value
- 4,211.00 £/moIncreased by 103.92 %
- Est letting value
- 2,850.00 £/moIncreased by 200.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.42 %Increased by 85.96 %
- Crime Rate
- 13.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Heath Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 0.16 KM |
| Keystone Children'S Centre (Bentley Heath) | Children's Centre | 0.16 KM | |
| St George And St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 1.34 KM |
| Dorridge Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.38 KM |
| Arden | Academy Converter | 2.36 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Phillips Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Saint Phillips Grove | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clifford Road | £ 225,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Conker Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Mill Lane | £ 650,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorridge | 4525 | DDG | 1.75 KM |
| Widney Manor | 4528 | WMR | 1.96 KM |
| Solihull | 4527 | SOL | 4.46 KM |
| Lapworth | 4595 | LPW | 6.17 KM |
| Olton | 4533 | OLT | 7.63 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Close, Knowle, Solihull | £ 575,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Widney Road, Bentley Heath, B93 | £ 515,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Browns Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, B93 9BE | £ 750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Widney Close, Bentley Heath, B93 | £ 495,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Ivywood Drive, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull | £ 650,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Rickard Close | £ 495,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 9 Rickard Close | £ 426,111 | 0.00 KM |
| 6 Rickard Close | £ 520,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 3 Rickard Close | £ 272,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 10 Moorfield Avenue | £ 340,000 | 0.05 KM |