What type of property is 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ last change hands?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ last sold for £275,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,952 in February 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

Across 3 sales between February 2003 and September 2017, 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ rose from £170,952 to £275,000, a change of £104,048. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (820 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ has an active planning application for side extension (ref. CB/26/00421/LDCP), filed in February 2026, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ located?

38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

Police records around 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ is Beecroft Academy (880m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Academy Dunstable (459m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 38 French S Gate, LU6 1BQ is French's Avenue, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 French S Gate, Dunstable, LU6 1BQ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

820 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 French S Gate

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

38 French S Gate is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dunstable (LU6 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 820 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2011) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from March 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 25.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

38 French S Gate's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 French S Gate, Dunstable, LU6 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a side extension is currently awaiting a decision.

Feb 2026
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Side of property
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey side extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
CB/26/00421/LDCP
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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.

38 French S Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£275,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2017Most recent
£275,000
+58.0%over 6 years
28 July 2011
£174,000
+1.8%over 8 years
28 February 2003
£170,952

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1BQ: £350,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in LU6 1BQ

On the street

Versus other French S Gate homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 38 French S Gate runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,609

Street avg £3,401

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

French's Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

All Saints Academy Dunstable. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU6 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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