24 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 431 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 £225,840 , which equates to approximately £525 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Aug 2004 for £107,000. Since then, the value has increased by £118,840, representing a 111.1% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £225,840 is:

  • 25.6% lower than the average property price on Highfields Close
  • 22.8% lower than the average in the LU5 4QE postcode area
  • and 33.5% 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 14 October 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
431 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£225,840
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£525
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

24 Highfields Close, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Oct 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Apr 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from electric storage heaters to electric storage heaters, electric storage heaters, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU5 4QE

16 th / 19
Price Rank
23% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4QE , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 18 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£225,840
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+111 %
23 Aug 2004
£107,000
Leasehold
+7 %
8 Apr 2004
£100,000
Leasehold
+37.9 %
28 Mar 2002
£72,500
Leasehold
+34.3 %
8 Feb 2001
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 24 Highfields Close, Dunstable, LU5 4QE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Aug 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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