42 Fairfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JT is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £182,879 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Sep 2021 for £174,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,879, representing a 5.1% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £182,879 is:

  • 16.1% lower than the average property price on Fairfield Road
  • 25.5% lower than the average in the LU5 4JT postcode area
  • and 45.8% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 28 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£182,879
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

42 Fairfield Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Sep 2025.

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 15 May 2020. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4JT

22 nd / 37
Price Rank
25% lower than average
30 th / 31
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
9 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£182,879
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
14 Sep 2021
£174,000
Leasehold
+75.8 %
21 Jul 2010
£99,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 2
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £179,000
sale date: 22 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2016
rooms: 3
size: 593 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 20 May 2016
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2014

Data Sources

The property at 42 Fairfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JT appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Sep 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 28 Sep 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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