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62 68, Flat 8, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA

3 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor ground floor
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Overview

About 62 68

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

62 68 is a semi-detached house in Dunstable (LU6 1TA). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007 onwards. At 72 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 62 68 (39–72 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 is 67.7% below the 2024 sale of £935,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,206/sq ft) was about 376.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (49 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £935,000 in June 2024.

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Everything you need to know about 62 68

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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 3)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD61toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Aug 2020from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromC76toD58
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 62 68, Flat 8, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Mar 2020
    Conditions
    In report

    Discharge of Condition 4 to Planning Permission CB/18/04786/Full (Change of use of ground floor from commercial to residential use for the development of 3 residential apartments) Condition 4 - Double glazed PVCu windows opening inwards - RAL 7016 (grey). Rendered stalriser and pilasters decorated in white masonry paint. Grey glazed aluminium entrance door to match existing.

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    CB/20/00875/DOC
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2019
    Change of UseFull
    In report

    Change of use of ground floor from commercial to residential use for the development of 3 residential apartments.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/18/04786/FULL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

Latest sale on 62 68 was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£935,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 June 2024Most recent

    £935,000

    +70.0%over 7 years
  2. 4 November 2016

    £550,000

    +83.3%over 11 years
  3. 4 May 2005

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 1TA: £250,000 (2022–2018).

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.

62 68 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£12,986

Street avg £4,652

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 14 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 62 68

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
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.

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.

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 1TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 1TA

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 62 68, Flat 8, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.