179 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD

179 West Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Dunstable (LU6 1PD). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 69.8% above the 2013 sale of £172,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 153.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in July 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.