49 Recreation Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JW is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 689 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 £240,237 , which equates to approximately £349 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2015 for £167,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,237, representing a 43.9% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,237 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Recreation Road
  • 2.7% lower than the average in the LU5 5JW postcode area
  • and 29.3% lower 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 12 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£240,237
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£349
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Recreation Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2024.

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 13 Apr 2015. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5JW

21 st / 27
Price Rank
3% lower than average
20 th / 20
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
3 rd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5JW , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 20 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 20th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,237
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
2 Oct 2015
£167,000
Leasehold
+24.6 %
25 Feb 2008
£134,000
Leasehold
+107.8 %
14 Jun 2001
£64,500
Leasehold
+65.4 %
31 Mar 1998
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 49 Recreation Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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