74 Watling Gardens, Dunstable, LU6 3FD is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £73,089 , which equates to approximately £123 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jun 2015 for £53,500. Since then, the value has increased by £19,589, representing a 36.6% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £73,089 is:

  • 75.6% lower than the average property price on Watling Gardens
  • 74.3% lower than the average in the LU6 3FD postcode area
  • and 78.5% 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 14 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£73,089
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£123
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

74 Watling Gardens, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 3FD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Dec 2008. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU6 3FD

66 th / 68
Price Rank
74% lower than average
59 th / 59
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
53 rd / 59
Price Per Sq FT Rank
62% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU6 3FD , this flat's estimated value ranks 66th out of 68. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 53th out of 59 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 59th out of 59 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£73,089
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+37 %
8 Jun 2015
£53,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £183,500
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £191,000
sale date: 3 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £88,500
sale date: 19 Jul 2022

Data Sources

The property at 74 Watling Gardens, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU6 3FD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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