What type of property is 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD is a mid-terrace house.

When did 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD last change hands?

169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD last sold for £80,000 in April 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and April 2003, 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD rose from £49,500 to £80,000, a change of £30,500. That works out to roughly +31% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

The current EPC rating for 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD heated?

The latest EPC at 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD located?

169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

Police records around 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD 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 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

The closest primary school to 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD is Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School (468m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queensbury Academy (674m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD?

The closest bus stop to 169a, Flat, West Street, LU6 1PD is Whipsnade Road, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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169a, Flat, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 169a

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

169a is a mid-terrace house in Dunstable (LU6 1PD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since April 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 31% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 156.3% above the 2003 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£87/sq ft) was about 52.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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 3)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from May 2011

EPC improved fromD55toF38

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromF38toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Very PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 169a, Flat, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

169a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications 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.

169a's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£80,000

Growth on file: 31.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2003Most recent
£80,000
+61.6%over 1 year
19 July 2001
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1PD: £172,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in LU6 1PD

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 169a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£941

Street avg £1,411

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Whipsnade Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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