Swain Street, St Johns Wood
By Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales
£ 500,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales says ..
A spacious, two-double bedroom duplex apartment, located in this well-located apartment block with far-reaching views and a private balcony.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in St John’s Wood, NW8, is listed at £500,000. The property’s location is a key selling point, offering proximity to Regent’s Park and excellent schools like Portman Early Childhood Centre (Outstanding Ofsted rating). Marylebone station is within reasonable walking distance, providing convenient access to central London.
However, the property’s size (765.31 sqft) and lack of outdoor space are significant drawbacks. The images reveal a functional but somewhat dated interior. The kitchen and bathroom seem in need of modernization to meet contemporary standards. While the bedrooms are adequately sized and furnished, the overall aesthetic may not appeal to all buyers. The apartment building itself appears to be a multi-unit structure, which may impact privacy and desirability to some.
The price point of £500,000 requires careful consideration. While the location is highly desirable, the lack of outdoor space and the need for potential renovations must be factored in. Comparable properties in the area show a wide price range, making it difficult to definitively assess the value without a thorough in-person inspection. Buyers should weigh the advantages of the location and the potential for improvement against the need for investment in updating the property.
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
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 765.31
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,184,750.00 £Increased by 29.06 %
- Est sale value
- 1,645,416.50 £Increased by 70.77 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,726.00 £/moIncreased by 17.40 %
- Est letting value
- 3,061.24 £/moIncreased by 33.33 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.76 %Decreased by 9.21 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Sales created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Early Childhood Centre | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.20 KM |
| Abingdon House School | Other Independent Special School | 0.29 KM | |
| St Edward'S Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Requires improvement | 0.41 KM |
| St John'S Wood Pre-Preparatory School | Other Independent School | Good | 0.47 KM |
| North East Locality Hub Lead - Portman Early Childhood Centre | Children's Centre | 0.48 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent's Canal Towpath | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Grove Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lord's Rounabout | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Whitehaven Street | £ 425,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bell Street | £ 592,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marylebone | 1475 | MYB | 0.65 KM |
| Paddington | 3087 | PAD | 1.58 KM |
| South Hampstead | 1451 | SOH | 2.10 KM |
| Kilburn High Road | 1415 | KBN | 3.03 KM |
| Kentish Town West | 1449 | KTW | 3.14 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swain Street, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 | £ 475,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| Swain Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Simpson House, St John's Wood, London, NW8 | £ 350,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Swain Street, London, NW8 | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Paveley Street, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 | £ 475,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Tresham Crescent | £ 490,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 6 Tresham Crescent | £ 575,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 10 Tresham Crescent | £ 98,500 | 0.04 KM |
| 18 Tresham Crescent | £ 595,000 | 0.04 KM |
| 13 Tresham Crescent | £ 825,000 | 0.04 KM |