What type of property is 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

38a, West Street, LU6 1TA is a mid-terrace house.

What did 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA sell for?

38a, West Street, LU6 1TA last sold for £175,000 in April 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in November 1999, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

Across 2 sales between November 1999 and April 2007, 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA rose from £120,000 to £175,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

The current EPC rating for 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

38a, West Street, LU6 1TA has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU6 1TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA heated?

The latest EPC at 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA had any planning applications?

38a, West Street, LU6 1TA has 4 planning records on file (3 approved, 1 refused), most recent in November 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA located?

38a, West Street, LU6 1TA sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

Police records around 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA 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 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

The closest primary school to 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA is Dunstable Icknield Lower School (180m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Priory Academy (615m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA?

The closest bus stop to 38a, West Street, LU6 1TA is West Street, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38a, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a mid-terrace house in Dunstable (LU6 1TA). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 44 m² this is the 7th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file.

It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 29.1% above the 2007 sale price.

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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)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2009from Nov 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%66%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC76toD55

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2012
Heritage
In report
Change of use from A1 use to tattoo shop.
Reference
CB/12/03370/LB
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Nov 2012
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from A1 use to Tattoo shop.
Reference
CB/12/03369/FULL
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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£175,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2007Most recent
£175,000
+45.8%over 7 years
22 November 1999
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1TA: £340,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in LU6 1TA

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,977

Street avg £6,153

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dunstable Icknield Lower School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 1TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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