83 Downs Road, Dunstable, LU5 4DE is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,808 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £487,633 , which equates to approximately £270 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2024 for £455,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,633, representing a 7.2% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £487,633 is:

  • 19.4% higher than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the LU5 4DE postcode area
  • and 43.5% higher than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 30 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1808 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£487,633
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£270
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

83 Downs Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 2023.

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 3 Feb 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, with internal insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4DE

3 rd / 16
Price Rank
8% higher than average
1 st / 14
Size Rank
60% bigger than average
13 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4DE , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 14 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 1st out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£487,633
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
8 Oct 2024
£455,000
Leasehold
+44.4 %
20 Apr 2007
£315,000
Leasehold
+133.3 %
25 May 2001
£135,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1694 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2014

Data Sources

The property at 83 Downs Road, Dunstable, LU5 4DE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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