72 Westminster Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RU 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. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £145,567 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2016 for £120,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,567, representing a 21.3% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £145,567 is:

  • 41.6% lower than the average property price on Westminster Gardens
  • 42.6% lower than the average in the LU5 5RU postcode area
  • and 57.2% 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 16 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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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
Price (estimate)
£145,567
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

72 Westminster Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Oct 2015.

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 28 May 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 5RU

20 th / 21
Price Rank
43% lower than average
18 th / 18
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5RU , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 18th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£145,567
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
18 Mar 2016
£120,000
Leasehold
+22.4 %
19 Jul 2006
£98,000
Leasehold
+84.9 %
21 May 2002
£52,995
Leasehold
+112 %
19 Jun 1998
£25,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £206,500
sale date: 26 Apr 2019
rooms: 6
size: 774 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 9 Jul 1999
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 20 May 2016
rooms: 4
size: 812 sq ft
sale price: £127,995
sale date: 30 May 2003
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 28 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 72 Westminster Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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