McGowan Housing says ..
Buy-to-Let Opportunity | Long Term Tenants Currently Situated | 2 Bedroom Flat | Spacious Lounge and Kitchen | Rear Garden Space
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom property located on Houghton Road in Dearne North, Barnsley, is marketed as a buy-to-let opportunity. The listing highlights its current occupancy by long-term tenants. The property comprises of two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a combined living and dining space with kitchen. From the provided images, the interior is adequate but could benefit from some modernisation. The living areas are furnished but exhibit signs of wear and tear, and the kitchen and bathroom seem dated, although functional. The location offers access to nearby schools and transport links, but its overall desirability may not be exceptional compared to other areas of Barnsley. The property’s size isn’t provided, meaning its value is hard to determine against comparable sales, with this particular listing being of a similar price to others in the region which are in need of renovation. The existence of a rear garden is confirmed but size is not made explicit. Overall, this property might appeal to investors seeking a rental yield given its tenanted state. Potential buyers should be prepared to potentially invest in renovations to modernize the property and enhance its long-term rental value.
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
- 5
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 180,115.00 £Increased by 19.97 %
- Average area rental value
- 694.00 £/moDecreased by 16.49 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.62 %Decreased by 30.42 %
- Crime Rate
- 36.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseacre Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.62 KM |
| Thurnscoe Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.76 KM | |
| The Robert Ogden School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 1.06 KM |
| Highgate Primary Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 1.44 KM |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.76 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Grange Square | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cross Butcher Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Orchard Way | £ 115,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Orchard | £ 575,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hallgate | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnscoe | 8282 | THC | 0.84 KM |
| Goldthorpe | 8284 | GOE | 1.40 KM |
| Bolton-Upon-Dearne | 8536 | BTD | 3.08 KM |
| Moorthorpe | 8539 | MRP | 5.57 KM |
| South Elmsall | 8355 | SES | 6.41 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Road, S63 | £ 58,500 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Kingsway Grove, Rotherham, S63 | £ 125,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Houghton Road, Thurnscoe, S63 | £ 90,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.15 KM |
| Park Way, Rotherham | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| Marlborough Close, Thurnscoe, Rotherham | £ 70,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.19 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Park Road | £ 128,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 6 Park Road | £ 97,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 8 Park Road | £ 109,950 | 0.12 KM |
| 2 Park Road | £ 65,000 | 0.12 KM |
| 30 Houghton Road | £ 89,950 | 0.14 KM |