85 The Parklands, Dunstable, LU5 4GW is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,807 , which equates to approximately £315 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2023 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,807, representing a 1.7% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,807 is:

  • 26.0% lower than the average property price on The Parklands
  • 16.7% lower than the average in the LU5 4GW postcode area
  • and 49.1% lower 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 20 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£172,807
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£315
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

85 The Parklands, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2023.

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 11 Jun 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4GW

76 th / 83
Price Rank
17% lower than average
58 th / 76
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
63 rd / 76
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4GW , this flat's estimated value ranks 76th out of 83. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 63th out of 76 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 58th out of 76 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,807
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
29 Jun 2023
£170,000
Leasehold
+19.3 %
12 Nov 2021
£142,500
Leasehold
+4.8 %
4 Apr 2016
£136,000
Leasehold
+10 %
7 Mar 2008
£123,690
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2021
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2020
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

Data Sources

The property at 85 The Parklands, Dunstable, LU5 4GW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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