78 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 872 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 £290,426 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 May 2004 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £160,426, representing a 123.4% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £290,426 is:

  • 18.2% higher than the average property price on Fensome Drive
  • 18.9% higher than the average in the LU5 5SH postcode area
  • and 14.5% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£290,426
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jul 2025.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Apr 2010, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to LU5 5SH

26 th / 60
Price Rank
19% higher than average
2 nd / 46
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
41 st / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SH , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th out of 46 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 2nd out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£290,426
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+123 %
28 May 2004
£130,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £317,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 28 Jan 2022
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 15 May 2020
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2018
rooms: 4
size: 781 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 28 Jun 2013

Data Sources

The property at 78 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 May 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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