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Spoondell Bungalow, Whipsnade Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2NB

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
268 m²
2885 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Spoondell Bungalow

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

Spoondell Bungalow is a five-bedroom detached house in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 2NB). It has a recorded floor area of 268 m² (around 2885 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

At 268 m² the property is well over the postcode median (162 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £1,200,000.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
  • LandYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Spoondell Bungalow

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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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF27toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2024from Jun 2014
Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Spoondell Bungalow, Whipsnade Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Revisions to main roof - raise ridge and hips to 1/2 hips together with the addition of a second dormer

    Reference
    CB/11/03488/FULL
    View planning record
  2. May 2011
    Loft ConversionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of rear extension, loft conversion and detached garage to replace existing garage.

    Extension
    Reference
    CB/11/00527/FULL
    View planning record
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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.
Current estimate

£1,121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,200,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2024Most recent

    £1,200,000

    +37.1%over 4 years

  2. 27 May 2020

    £875,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in LU6 2NB: £600,000 (2015–2015).

On the street

Versus other Whipsnade Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Spoondell Bungalow stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 30 (F)

Strongly above

Floor Area

268 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 9.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Spoondell Bungalow

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

Larger 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.
£1.2m

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£637k

1 Brook Street, Edlesborough

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5 bed
£854k

1 Dagnall Road, Edlesborough

LU6 2EF

4 bed2 bath
£660k

1 Cow Lane, Edlesborough

LU6 2HT

4 bed2 bath
£645k

1 Cooks Meadow, Edlesborough

LU6 2RP

4 bed2 bath
£534k

1 Comp Gate, Eaton Bray

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3 bed2 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

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

0.9 km

Meadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Lark Rise Academy. 15 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 2NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 2NB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 2NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

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 Spoondell Bungalow, Whipsnade Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.