78 Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £348,066 , which equates to approximately £344 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Sep 2012 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,066, representing a 93.4% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £348,066 is:

  • 10.7% lower than the average property price on Ridgeway Avenue
  • 10.2% lower than the average in the LU5 4QW postcode area
  • and 2.5% higher than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£348,066
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£344
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2022.

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 4 Jul 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4QW

35 th / 37
Price Rank
10% lower than average
9 th / 26
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
23 rd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4QW , this house's estimated value ranks 35th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 26 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 9th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£348,066
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
7 Sep 2012
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £396,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £372,000
sale date: 6 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £351,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 78 Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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