18 Blows Road, Dunstable, LU5 4DB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,023 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £447,284 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2022 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £47,284, representing a 11.8% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £447,284 is:

  • 17.7% higher than the average property price on Blows Road
  • 12.2% higher than the average in the LU5 4DB postcode area
  • and 31.7% higher 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 9 September 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£447,284
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Blows Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2020.

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 9 Jun 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 4DB

7 th / 19
Price Rank
12% higher than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4DB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£447,284
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
31 May 2022
£400,000
Leasehold
+128.6 %
25 Nov 2011
£175,000
Leasehold
+133.3 %
14 Dec 1998
£74,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2013

Data Sources

The property at 18 Blows Road, Dunstable, LU5 4DB appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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