Flat 2, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QZ is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 635 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 £168,029 , which equates to approximately £265 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jun 2016 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,029, representing a 15.9% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £168,029 is:

  • 25.9% lower than the average property price on Duncombe Drive
  • 30.6% lower than the average in the LU5 4QZ postcode area
  • and 50.5% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 13 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£168,029
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£265
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Apr 2016.

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 27 Feb 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to LU5 4QZ

15 th / 29
Price Rank
31% lower than average
21 st / 25
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
11 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4QZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£168,029
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
29 Jun 2016
£145,000
Leasehold
+59.3 %
10 Dec 2002
£91,000
Leasehold
+237 %
17 Nov 1995
£27,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2021
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2021
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jun 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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