5 Thornhill Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 732 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 £334,316 , which equates to approximately £457 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2020 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £64,316, representing a 23.8% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £334,316 is:

  • 21.8% higher than the average property price on Thornhill Close
  • 20.6% higher than the average in the LU5 5SG postcode area
  • and 1.6% 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 27 May 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£334,316
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£457
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Thornhill Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 May 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 12 Aug 2010, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 5SG

4 th / 44
Price Rank
21% higher than average
6 th / 31
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
9 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SG , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 44. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 31 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 6th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£334,316
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
20 Feb 2020
£270,000
Leasehold
+43.3 %
6 Feb 2019
£188,392
Leasehold
+23.1 %
7 Jan 2011
£153,000
Leasehold
+9.3 %
26 Mar 2004
£139,995
Leasehold
+156.9 %
17 Oct 1997
£54,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2018

Data Sources

The property at 5 Thornhill Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SG appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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