17 Gainsborough Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 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 £153,125 , which equates to approximately £347 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Aug 1996 for £24,500. Since then, the value has increased by £128,625, representing a 525.0% increase, or approximately 17.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £153,125 is:

  • 34.4% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Drive
  • 36.2% lower than the average in the LU5 5SX postcode area
  • and 54.9% 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 15 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£153,125
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£347
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Gainsborough Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 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 16 Dec 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 13.7%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), 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, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5SX

27 th / 27
Price Rank
36% lower than average
19 th / 24
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
24 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SX , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 24 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 19th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£153,125
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+525 %
19 Aug 1996
£24,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2019
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £155,500
sale date: 13 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 17 Gainsborough Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Aug 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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