Flat 3, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QZ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £165,771 , which equates to approximately £266 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2021 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,771, representing a 6.9% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £165,771 is:

  • 26.9% lower than the average property price on Duncombe Drive
  • 31.5% lower than the average in the LU5 4QZ postcode area
  • and 51.2% lower than the average price for Dunstable as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 5 November 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£165,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£266
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Nov 2024.

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, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.7%.

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 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
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LU5 4QZ

20 th / 29
Price Rank
32% lower than average
22 nd / 25
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
13 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in LU5 4QZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 25 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£165,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
17 Sep 2021
£155,000
Leasehold
+47.6 %
20 Aug 2013
£105,000
Leasehold
+43.8 %
17 Oct 2002
£73,000
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: 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
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 42 Duncombe Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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