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7 Castle Close, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QJ

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Castle Close

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

7 Castle Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Totternhoe, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 1QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include notable views.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £475,000 sits 50.8% above the 2015 sale of £315,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm. On the market in October 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 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

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Castle Close

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE52toD62
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
43%96%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Castle Close, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a loft conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

  1. Feb 2026
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Removal of loft conversion and construction of new with rear dormers

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/26/00431/FULL
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 7 Castle Close

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.

7 Castle Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£475,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 October 2015Most recent

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1QJ: £465,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Castle Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Castle Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £4,836

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Castle Close

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 Cheyne Close

LU6 1BX

3 bed1 bath
£359k

1 Aldbanks

LU6 1AH

3 bed2 bath
£649k

1 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe

LU6 1QT

3 bed1 bath
£344k

1 Barley Brow

LU6 1UJ

3 bed1 bath
£326k

1 Church Green, Totternhoe

LU6 1RF

3 bed
£322k

1 Benning Avenue

LU6 1PH

3 bed1 bath
£271k

1 Albion Mews, Albion Street

LU6 1SH

3 bed
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

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

Castle Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Totternhoe Church of England Academy. 7 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 1QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 1QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

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 7 Castle Close, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.