81 The Parklands, Dunstable, LU5 4GW is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £157,121 , which equates to approximately £298 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Mar 2020 for £143,000. Since then, the value has increased by £14,121, representing a 9.9% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £157,121 is:

  • 31.5% lower than the average property price on The Parklands
  • 24.3% lower than the average in the LU5 4GW postcode area
  • and 53.5% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 23 February 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£157,121
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£298
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 The Parklands, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Feb 2026.

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 15 Mar 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from good to very good, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, insulated (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4GW

80 th / 83
Price Rank
24% lower than average
71 st / 81
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
72 nd / 81
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£157,121
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
11 Mar 2020
£143,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
31 Mar 2016
£132,000
Leasehold
+15 %
14 Mar 2008
£114,750
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2023
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 10 Dec 2019
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2019
rooms: 2
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 28 Apr 2017
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £100,001
sale date: 22 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 81 The Parklands, Dunstable, LU5 4GW appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Mar 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 23 Feb 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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