38 Derwent Drive, Dunstable, LU6 3PB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £376,755 , which equates to approximately £486 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Dec 2014 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,755, representing a 63.8% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £376,755 is:

  • 12.9% lower than the average property price on Derwent Drive
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the LU6 3PB postcode area
  • and 10.9% 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 21 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£376,755
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£486
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Derwent Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Sep 2016.

This property is mainly heated by portable electric heaters. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Nov 2014, when the property was rated F. The current rating of G reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to gas multipoint, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • 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
Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU6 3PB

26 th / 33
Price Rank
4% lower than average
21 st / 24
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
5 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU6 3PB , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 24 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 21th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£376,755
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
18 Dec 2014
£230,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £351,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 865 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £214,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 38 Derwent Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Dec 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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