14 Vanbrugh Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SU is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £257,500 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2019 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,500, representing a 22.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £257,500 is:

  • 6.0% higher than the average property price on Vanbrugh Drive
  • 3.9% higher than the average in the LU5 5SU postcode area
  • and 24.2% 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 25 April 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£257,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

14 Vanbrugh Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2013.

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 5 Mar 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to LU5 5SU

19 th / 28
Price Rank
4% higher than average
8 th / 25
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
20 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SU , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 25 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£257,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+23 %
30 Aug 2019
£210,000
Leasehold
+52.2 %
4 Jul 2013
£138,000
Leasehold
+97.1 %
26 Jul 2001
£70,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
27 Aug 1999
£54,000
Leasehold
+18.7 %
10 Jul 1997
£45,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 22 May 2024
rooms: 4
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 14 Vanbrugh Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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