5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 710 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 £357,484 , which equates to approximately £503 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2022 for £320,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,484, representing a 11.7% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,484 is:

  • 22.1% higher than the average property price on Bernard Close
  • 5.5% higher than the average in the LU5 4HL postcode area
  • and 5.2% higher 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 19 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,484
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£503
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Oct 2021.

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 1 Jun 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 94% of 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4HL

3 rd / 12
Price Rank
6% higher than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
1 st / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4HL , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 6 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 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,484
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
18 Mar 2022
£320,000
Leasehold
+28 %
6 Dec 2016
£250,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
19 Aug 2011
£159,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 1 Jun 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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