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27 Benning Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1PH

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 27 Benning Avenue

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

27 Benning Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Dunstable (LU6 1PH). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 121 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £305,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £418,000 is 37% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Benning Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Aug 2024
EPC improved fromD57toC80
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Benning Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Mar 2025
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable roof conversion, removal of chimney and rear dormer extension with front rooflights

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/25/00843/LDCP
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2024
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Part single and part two storey rear extension with single storey front extension

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/24/00864/FULL
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 27 Benning Avenue

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

27 Benning Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 February 2025Most recent

    £305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1PH: £301,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Benning Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 27 Benning Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,521

Street avg £3,096

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Benning Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£402k

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1 Barley Brow

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1 Church Green, Totternhoe

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£322k

1 Benning Avenue

LU6 1PH

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Albion Mews, Albion Street

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£649k

1 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe

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3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primrose Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 27 Benning Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.