42 Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AD is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £261,503 , which equates to approximately £245 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Sep 2023 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £16,503, representing a 6.7% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £261,503 is:

  • 5.6% lower than the average property price on Houghton Road
  • 12.6% lower than the average in the LU5 5AD postcode area
  • and 23.0% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

View sold house prices in LU5 5AD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£261,503
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£245
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Houghton Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 2019.

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 16 May 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5AD

19 th / 35
Price Rank
13% lower than average
7 th / 21
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
14 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5AD , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 21 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 7th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£261,503
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
26 Sep 2023
£245,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
31 Mar 2021
£210,000
Leasehold
+61.5 %
12 Mar 2004
£129,995
Leasehold
+8.3 %
31 Jan 2003
£119,995
Leasehold
+150 %
19 Dec 1997
£48,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 928 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £154,500
sale date: 21 Feb 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £132,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2005

Data Sources

The property at 42 Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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