38 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 269 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £75,266 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Feb 2000 for £23,000. Since then, the value has increased by £52,266, representing a 227.2% increase, or approximately 8.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £75,266 is:

  • 69.4% lower than the average property price on Fensome Drive
  • 69.2% lower than the average in the LU5 5SH postcode area
  • and 77.8% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
269 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£75,266
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

38 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 2023.

This property uses electric room 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 30 Sep 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5SH

59 th / 60
Price Rank
69% lower than average
40 th / 46
Size Rank
58% smaller than average
45 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SH , this flat's estimated value ranks 59th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 45th out of 46 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 40th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£75,266
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+227 %
11 Feb 2000
£23,000
Leasehold
+28.5 %
17 Oct 1997
£17,900
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

26 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH
rooms: 2
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £112,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
32 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH
rooms: 2
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £83,750
sale date: 15 Dec 2017
28 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH
rooms: 2
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £83,750
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
36 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £82,500
sale date: 10 Nov 2017
24 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH
rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 26 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 38 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Feb 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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