What type of property is 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

The current EPC rating for 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH located?

40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH sits in Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Dunstable. It falls within the LU5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

Police records around 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

The closest primary school to 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH is Tithe Farm Primary School (288m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Houstone School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH?

The closest bus stop to 40 Leaf Road, LU5 5JH is Recreation Road, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Leaf Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JH

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 40 Leaf Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

40 Leaf Road is a mid-terrace house in Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU5 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Leaf Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Leaf Road has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

40 Leaf Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU5 5JH: £255,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU5 5JH

On the street

Versus other Leaf Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£249k

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1 Cherrytree Walk, Houghton Regis

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Abbey Walk, Houghton Regis

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2 bed

£259k

1 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis

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3 bed

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1 Alabaster Avenue, Houghton Regis

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1 Bidwell Close, Houghton Regis

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£271k

1 Brookfield Park, Houghton Regis

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1 Chelsea Gardens, Houghton Regis

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Dunstable district page.

Full Dunstable report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Recreation Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tithe Farm Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU5 5JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU5 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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