Sparrow Drive, Orpington
By Town and City Homes
£ 350,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Town and City Homes says ..
A Super Size Two Bedroom maisonette Sparrow Drive, Orpington, offers a bright, airy living/dining room, two large double bedrooms, and a garage. Surrounded by communal green spaces, it's close to Orpington station, local shops, and highly rated schools.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom maisonette in Sparrow Drive, Orpington, presents a mixed bag. Its key strength lies in its location. Proximity to Orpington and Petts Wood stations offers excellent transport links, and the presence of several outstanding schools nearby makes this an attractive area for families. The property itself is a fairly standard two-bedroom maisonette. The provided photographs reveal a property that is habitable but requires modernisation. The kitchen and bathroom appear dated and could benefit from refurbishment to enhance the overall appeal and potential value. The inclusion of a garage is a definite plus. There is also access to communal green spaces which is a positive attribute, however there is no private garden. Considering comparable properties in the area and factoring in the need for modernisation, the listing price of £350,000 appears reasonable, though not exceptionally good value. Potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovations when making their decision. Overall, the property is suited to first-time buyers, investors, or those seeking a property that is conveniently located within reach of transport and excellent schools. They should however be prepared to undertake some modernisation work.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 907.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 545,556.00 £Decreased by 23.92 %
- Est sale value
- 486,152.00 £Unchanged by 0.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,071.00 £/moDecreased by 19.45 %
- Est letting value
- 1,814.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.56 %Increased by 6.05 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.56 KM |
| Crofton Infant School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.63 KM |
| Newstead Wood School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.18 KM |
| Tubbenden Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 1.38 KM |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.67 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Crescent | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Heathside | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Wyndham Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Woodview Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Highwood Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood | 5123 | PET | 1.24 KM |
| Orpington | 5122 | ORP | 1.56 KM |
| Chislehurst | 5099 | CIT | 3.71 KM |
| St Mary Cray | 5073 | SMY | 3.90 KM |
| Bickley | 5063 | BKL | 4.19 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Drive, Orpington | £ 350,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sparrow Drive, Orpington, BR5 | £ 580,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.07 KM |
| Sparrow Drive, Orpington | £ 565,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Sparrow Drive, Orpington, BR5 1RZ | £ 500,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Branston Crescent, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 | £ 625,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Sparrow Drive | £ 295,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 14 Sparrow Drive | £ 327,500 | 0.07 KM |
| 30 Sparrow Drive | £ 330,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 106 Sparrow Drive | £ 425,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 100 Sparrow Drive | £ 120,000 | 0.07 KM |