1, Watling Court Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QS is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 476 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £152,026 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2018 for £144,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,026, representing a 5.6% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £152,026 is:

  • 47.7% lower than the average property price on Bedford Road
  • 18.4% higher than the average in the LU5 5QS postcode area
  • and 55.3% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 September 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
476 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£152,026
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

1, Watling Court Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Sep 2011.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LU5 5QS

3 rd / 15
Price Rank
18% higher than average
11 th / 12
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5QS , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£152,026
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
18 Jan 2018
£144,000
Leasehold
+39.8 %
19 Dec 2007
£103,000
Leasehold
+6.2 %
28 Jul 2006
£97,000
Leasehold
+24.4 %
21 Jun 2004
£78,000
Leasehold
+140 %
27 Aug 1999
£32,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2025
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 8 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2019

Data Sources

The property at 1, Watling Court Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QS appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Sep 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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