Kensington Court, Formby, L37 8BQ
By Retirement Homesearch
£ 67,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Retirement Homesearch says ..
A ONE BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT SITUATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR Kensington Court was constructed by Fairclough Homes Ltd and comprises 32 properties arranged over 3 floors each served by lift. The Development Manager can be contacted from various points within each property in the case of an e...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a one-bedroom retirement apartment situated in Kensington Court, Formby, Merseyside. Formby is a popular coastal town with excellent schools and transport links. The property itself is within walking distance of amenities and local services. The interior appears to be in satisfactory condition for its intended use. However, the photographs reveal dated décor and fixtures. Modernization would likely enhance its desirability and market value. The property is part of a retirement development, hence a shared communal garden area exists, but the apartment itself has no private garden. The listing price is competitive considering the location and type of property. However, potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovations and modernisation. The lack of plot size is a clear limitation, restricting potential buyer appeal. For buyers targeting retirement living or a low-maintenance apartment in a convenient location in Formby, the property is likely to be attractive. However, the necessity for renovations and the absence of private land could affect the overall appeal for a broader range of buyers.
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
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 538.40
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 191,154.00 £Decreased by 45.17 %
- Est sale value
- 100,680.80 £Decreased by 36.39 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,267.00 £/moIncreased by 0.48 %
- Est letting value
- 538.40 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 7.95 %Increased by 83.18 %
- Crime Rate
- 11.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Retirement Homesearch marked this listing as sold.
Retirement Homesearch created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Compassion Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.49 KM |
| Freshfield Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.62 KM | |
| Redgate Community Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.74 KM |
| Freshfield Primary School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.86 KM |
| Trinity St Peter'S Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.09 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Chapelhouse Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Conifer Court | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Long Lane | £ 995,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Page Court | £ 180,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby | 2354 | FBY | 1.67 KM |
| Freshfield | 2355 | FRE | 1.98 KM |
| Hightown | 2356 | HTO | 3.58 KM |
| Ainsdale | 2350 | ANS | 5.20 KM |
| Hall Road | 2229 | HLR | 6.68 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road, Formby, Liverpool | £ 85,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Kenyons Lane, Formby, Merseyside | £ 385,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Ranslett Court, 30 Church Road, Formby, L37 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Church Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 | £ 185,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Church Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 | £ 80,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Church Road | £ 330,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 12a Church Road | £ 184,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 48b Church Road | £ 107,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 42a Church Road | £ 118,500 | 0.11 KM |
| 6 Church Close | £ 268,500 | 0.14 KM |