What type of property is 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

1 Oakway, LU6 2PE is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE last change hands?

1 Oakway, LU6 2PE last sold for £499,995 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,000 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and May 2006, 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE rose from £345,000 to £499,995, a change of £154,995. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

1 Oakway, LU6 2PE has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (2,110 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE was a refusal for single-storey side and rear extension (ref. CB/23/03383/FULL) in December 2023. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

1 Oakway, LU6 2PE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE located?

1 Oakway, LU6 2PE sits in Studham, Dunstable, Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

Police records around 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE 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 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

The closest primary school to 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE is Studham Village CofE Academy (1.6km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Oakway, LU6 2PE is Studham Lane, 291m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Oakway, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2PE

Extendable7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

196 m²

2110 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Oakway

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

1 Oakway is a four-bedroom detached house in Studham, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 2PE). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 60), 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, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since May 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £841,000 sits 68.2% above the 2006 sale of £499,995. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, new windows and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenWrap around

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

1 Oakway's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Jun 2010

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

38%16%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2013from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromF29toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

16%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2024from Aug 2013

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oakway, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Oakway was refused — worth checking the council file.

Apr 2025
RenovationFull
In report
Enlargement of existing front and rear dormer windows
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
CB/25/00688/FULL
View planning record
Oct 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extensions, following demolition of existing single storey side and part rear extension, with changed materials for the whole dwelling and replacement windows and doors.
New Windows
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
CB/24/01490/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.

1 Oakway valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£841,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£499,995

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2006Most recent
£499,995
+44.9%over 5 years
4 May 2000
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 2PE: £950,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in LU6 2PE

On the street

Versus other Oakway homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Oakway runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,551

Street avg £3,533

Strongly below

Floor Area

196 m²

Street avg 204 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

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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.

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

0.3 km

Studham Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Studham Village CofE Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU6 2PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 2PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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