Thomas Charles Estate Agents says ..
This well-maintained fourth-floor apartment in a prime town centre location offers stunning views across the town and beyond. Advantages include a fully equipped kitchen, electric central heating and parking. This is ideal for buy-to-let investors or first-time buyers.
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located on Bushmead Avenue in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It benefits from its proximity to Castle Newnham School, an outstanding-rated school, located just 0.30 km away. Other schools are also within a reasonable distance. The apartment’s location also provides convenient access to Bedford St Johns and Bedford train stations, enhancing its commute potential. The apartment itself appears to be in excellent condition. The provided images showcase a modern, well-maintained interior with contemporary fixtures and fittings. The kitchen and bathrooms are modern and clean. There is no visible evidence of wear and tear or the need for renovation. While the exact plot size is provided, the images suggest the property is part of a larger development and therefore does not include a private garden. There is access to communal parking. Considering the list price of £210,000, the average price of similar properties in the area (£302,231), and the average price per square foot (£288), the property seems reasonably priced. While the average price per square foot in the area is higher, the apartment’s modern condition and convenient location justify its lower price point. The nearby comparable listings on Bushmead Avenue, ranging from £140,000 to £230,000, further support this assessment. However, it’s important to note that the lack of square footage data for these comparable listings limits the precision of this price comparison. In summary, this modern apartment offers a desirable location with good access to schools and transportation, and is in excellent condition. The price appears reasonable given the market conditions and comparable properties.
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
- 8
- Condition
- 10
- Location
- 9
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 671.67
- Lot (est)
- 842.81
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 273,747.00 £Decreased by 7.23 %
- Est sale value
- 245,831.22 £Increased by 23.65 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,032.00 £/moDecreased by 0.77 %
- Est letting value
- 671.67 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.52 %Increased by 6.86 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School | Foundation School | Outstanding | 0.30 KM |
| Bedford School | Other Independent School | 0.80 KM | |
| Castle Newnham School | Foundation School | Good | 0.86 KM |
| Bedford Girls' School | Other Independent School | 0.95 KM | |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 1.14 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Road | £ 636,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Devon Road | £ 500,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Windsor Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Rush Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Rush Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford St Johns | 1510 | BSJ | 1.66 KM |
| Bedford | 1512 | BDM | 2.57 KM |
| Kempston Hardwick | 1384 | KMH | 7.44 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | £ 210,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire | £ 220,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Bushmead Avenue, Bedford | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Bushmead Avenue | £ 992,500 | 0.04 KM |
| 20 Bushmead Avenue | £ 431,500 | 0.07 KM |
| 12 Bushmead Avenue | £ 700,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 8b Bushmead Avenue | £ 350,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 2 Bushmead Avenue | £ 165,000 | 0.07 KM |