88 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SH is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £292,275 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Jul 2014 for £176,500. Since then, the value has increased by £115,775, representing a 65.6% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,275 is:

  • 18.9% higher than the average property price on Fensome Drive
  • 19.7% higher than the average in the LU5 5SH postcode area
  • and 14.0% 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 2 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,275
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

88 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 May 2014.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Apr 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from warm air, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to LU5 5SH

25 th / 60
Price Rank
20% higher than average
4 th / 46
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
32 nd / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 5SH , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 60. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 32th 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 4th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,275
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
23 Jul 2014
£176,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2019
rooms: 5
size: 793 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2016
rooms: 4
size: 798 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 24 May 2016
rooms: 4
size: 730 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 26 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 88 Fensome Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 5SH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 23 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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