L&Q says ..
Ground floor apartment with garden Shared Ownership also available at a 40% share at £88,000
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom flat located on Bensham Lane in Thornton Heath, Croydon offers a practical living space, with convenient access to both public transport and local amenities. The property’s proximity to Thornton Heath station makes it easily commutable to central London. Nearby schools, such as Bensham Manor School, will be appealing to families. The flat itself benefits from a small, private garden, a relatively uncommon feature for flats in the area. The current condition of the property could benefit from some modernisation, such as the carpets and wallpaper which appear quite dated. However, the property presents itself well and offers an acceptable standard of living. The kitchen and bathroom functionality is not high-end but it is more than adequate. The price point seems competitive with other similar properties in the area. The flat will likely appeal to first-time buyers or investors looking for an affordable option in a relatively convenient location. Overall, this property offers a solid investment opportunity, provided the buyer takes into account necessary maintenance and updating. The property appears to be in good, but not immaculate condition. A renovation budget should be accounted for. Thornton Heath, whilst providing easy access to central London is often viewed as a less affluent and sometimes less desirable part of London. This factor is something to consider before purchase.
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
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 496.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 412,976.00 £Increased by 2.08 %
- Est sale value
- 186,992.00 £Decreased by 27.22 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,789.00 £/moIncreased by 1.65 %
- Est letting value
- 496.00 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 5.20 %Decreased by 0.38 %
- Crime Rate
- 2.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Bensham Manor School | Community Special School | Good | 0.26 KM |
Ecclesbourne Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.44 KM |
Ecclesbourne Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.46 KM | |
Thornton Heath Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 0.99 KM | |
Elmwood Infant School | Community School | Good | 1.01 KM |
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Nearby Streets
Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Simpson Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Queen's Road | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Lodge Road | £ 256,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Stuart Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Lodge Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Thornton Heath | 5388 | TTH | 0.61 KM |
Selhurst | 5434 | SRS | 1.82 KM |
West Croydon | 5411 | WCY | 1.88 KM |
East Croydon | 5355 | ECR | 2.55 KM |
Norbury | 5428 | NRB | 2.65 KM |
Nearby Listings
Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ | £ 220,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 | £ 270,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
Berne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 | £ 450,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.12 KM |
Torridge Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | £ 415,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 | £ 290,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
Address | Price | Distance |
---|---|---|
366 Bensham Lane | £ 83,000 | 0.02 KM |
374 Bensham Lane | £ 60,000 | 0.02 KM |
376 Bensham Lane | £ 170,000 | 0.02 KM |
345 Bensham Lane | £ 450,000 | 0.07 KM |
309 Bensham Lane | £ 420,000 | 0.07 KM |