26 Longbrooke, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 484 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 £202,555 , which equates to approximately £418 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Aug 2001 for £59,995. Since then, the value has increased by £142,560, representing a 237.6% increase, or approximately 9.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £202,555 is:

  • 27.0% lower than the average property price on Longbrooke
  • 16.9% lower than the average in the LU5 5QX postcode area
  • and 40.4% lower 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 22 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£202,555
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£418
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Longbrooke, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Nov 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Aug 2020, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from room heaters, mains gas to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
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 5QX

43 rd / 48
Price Rank
17% lower than average
32 nd / 42
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
33 rd / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5QX , this house's estimated value ranks 43th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 33th out of 42 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 32th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£202,555
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+238 %
3 Aug 2001
£59,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 29 May 2019
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2004
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £39,500
sale date: 26 Jul 1999
rooms: 3
size: 478 sq ft
sale price: £47,995
sale date: 14 May 1999

Data Sources

The property at 26 Longbrooke, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Aug 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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