Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ
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Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ

By L&Q

£ 220,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

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 %
from 404,574.00 £
Est sale value
186,992.00 £
Decreased by 27.22 %
from 256,928.00 £
Average area rental value
1,789.00 £/mo
Increased by 1.65 %
from 1,760.00 £/mo
Est letting value
496.00 £/mo
Decreased by 50.00 %
from 992.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
5.20 %
Decreased by 0.38 %
from 5.22 %
Crime Rate
2.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 2.00 %

Agent Activity

  • L&Q created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Bensham Manor SchoolCommunity Special SchoolGood0.26 KM
Ecclesbourne Primary SchoolAcademy ConverterGood0.44 KM
Ecclesbourne Children'S CentreChildren's Centre Linked Site0.46 KM
Thornton Heath Children'S CentreChildren's Centre Linked Site0.99 KM
Elmwood Infant SchoolCommunity SchoolGood1.01 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Simpson Close £ 000.00 KM
Queen's Road £ 400,00000.00 KM
Lodge Road £ 256,66700.00 KM
Stuart Road £ 000.00 KM
Lodge Road £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Thornton Heath5388TTH0.61 KM
Selhurst5434SRS1.82 KM
West Croydon5411WCY1.88 KM
East Croydon5355ECR2.55 KM
Norbury5428NRB2.65 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ £ 220,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 £ 270,000BUY5 / 100.02 KM
Berne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 £ 450,000BUYUnknown0.12 KM
Torridge Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey £ 415,000BUY5 / 100.13 KM
Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 £ 290,000BUYUnknown0.15 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
366 Bensham Lane £ 83,0000.02 KM
374 Bensham Lane £ 60,0000.02 KM
376 Bensham Lane £ 170,0000.02 KM
345 Bensham Lane £ 450,0000.07 KM
309 Bensham Lane £ 420,0000.07 KM