40 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 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 £262,913 , which equates to approximately £470 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Jun 2015 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,913, representing a 54.7% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,913 is:

  • 7.0% higher than the average property price on Fensome Drive
  • 7.7% higher than the average in the LU5 5SH postcode area
  • and 22.6% 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 26 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,913
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£470
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

40 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2020.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Nov 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (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 updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 5SH

24 th / 60
Price Rank
8% higher than average
33 rd / 46
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
1 st / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SH , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 24th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 46 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 33th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,913
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
19 Jun 2015
£170,000
Leasehold
+18.9 %
23 May 2005
£143,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 10 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2021
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 40 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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