15 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE 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 £299,419 , which equates to approximately £488 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Aug 2018 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £49,419, representing a 19.8% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,419 is:

  • 1.4% lower than the average property price on Highfields Close
  • 2.3% higher than the average in the LU5 4QE postcode area
  • and 11.9% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 February 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,419
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£488
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

15 Highfields Close, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Feb 2022.

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 30 Aug 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, 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 44% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 4QE

9 th / 19
Price Rank
2% higher than average
8 th / 18
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
9 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4QE , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 18 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,419
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
9 Aug 2018
£250,000
Leasehold
+85.2 %
14 Dec 2012
£135,000
Leasehold
+170 %
22 Aug 1997
£49,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

19 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2014
14 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2007
12 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £66,000
sale date: 22 Oct 1999

Data Sources

The property at 15 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Feb 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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