18 Gainsborough Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SX is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 592 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 £232,378 , which equates to approximately £393 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2002 for £74,000. Since then, the value has increased by £158,378, representing a 214.0% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,378 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Drive
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the LU5 5SX postcode area
  • and 31.6% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£232,378
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£393
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 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 19 Oct 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Mar 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5SX

19 th / 27
Price Rank
3% lower than average
11 th / 24
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SX , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th 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 11th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,378
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+214 %
28 Mar 2002
£74,000
Leasehold
+74.1 %
28 Apr 1998
£42,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £253,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2019

Data Sources

The property at 18 Gainsborough Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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