What kind of home is 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA is a 1-bedroom detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA have?

8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in January 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA in?

8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

Police records around 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA 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.

What schools are near 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

The closest primary school to 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA is Beecroft Academy (851m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Academy Dunstable (256m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Houghton Parade, LU6 1DA is Northfields, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Houghton Parade, Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 1

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Overview

About 8 Houghton Parade

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

8 Houghton Parade is a one-bedroom detached house in Dunstable (LU6 1DA). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. At 32 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–35 m². Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

8 Houghton Parade's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Houghton Parade, Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2020
Change of Use
In report
Prior Notification of change of use from a Shop to a Dwelling: Change of use from a shop to a single dwelling
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
CB/19/03818/PASD
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Nov 2019
Change of Use
In report
Prior notification of changing of use of a shop to a dwelling: Vacant unit to dwelling.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
CB/19/02953/PASD
View planning record

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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.

8 Houghton Parade has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

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 2 sales in LU6 1DA: £53,750 (2003–2003).

Nearby sales in LU6 1DA

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Northfields — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

All Saints Academy Dunstable. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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