Low asking price at £40,000 — rare entry-level purchase
A compact two-bedroom flat offered at an unusually low price for the area, suitable for a first-time buyer seeking an affordable entry into the market or a buy-to-let investor prepared for management challenges. The apartment sits in a modern purpose-built block (post-2007) and benefits from double glazing, a juliet balcony, and an allocated off-street parking space.
Internally the layout is traditional and efficiently arranged across about 561 sq ft with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living room is light-filled with sliding doors onto the juliet balcony and laminate flooring. Heating is electric via a boiler and radiators; main fuel is electricity (no community scheme). Broadband speeds are reported fast and mobile signal excellent.
Important negatives are factual and should affect buying decisions: the property is leasehold, located in an area described as very deprived with very high local crime levels, and the building serves a population of constrained renters and migrant families. Prospective buyers should check the lease length, service charges and any ground rent, and be prepared for higher local management and security considerations.
Nearby amenities and transport links are close by, with local shops and several primary and secondary schools within reach (Ofsted ratings vary from Outstanding to Requires Improvement). Council tax is described as very cheap, which helps running costs. This flat will suit someone prioritising low purchase price and connectivity over space and who is realistic about the local social and safety context.
