78 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JP is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,066 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £333,726 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2015 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £113,726, representing a 51.7% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £333,726 is:

  • 39.9% higher than the average property price on Blackthorn Road
  • 28.0% higher than the average in the LU5 5JP postcode area
  • and 1.8% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

View sold house prices in LU5 5JP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1066 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£333,726
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 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 29 Oct 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 5JP

3 rd / 31
Price Rank
28% higher than average
3 rd / 26
Size Rank
20% bigger than average
8 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5JP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 26 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 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£333,726
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
31 Jul 2015
£220,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
13 Jan 2012
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £226,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £134,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £146,500
sale date: 12 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 78 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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