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1 Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PQ

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
198 m²
2131 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Dovehouse Lane

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

1 Dovehouse Lane is a detached house in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 198 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
30%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2013
    Outline
    In report

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Installation of CCTV cameras to front and north side elevations

    Reference
    CB/13/00962/LDCP
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2011
    ConservatoryFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side conservatory, two rear dormers and front roof light

    Extension
    Reference
    CB/11/01282/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 Dovehouse Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£784,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 2PQ: £610,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Dovehouse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Dovehouse Lane outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Dovehouse Lane

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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4 bed2 bath
£948k

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£645k

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4 bed2 bath
£637k

1 Brook Street, Edlesborough

LU6 2JG

5 bed
£535k

1 Beacon Avenue

LU6 2AD

£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

0.2 km

Poplar Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Kensworth Church of England Academy. 5 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 2PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 2PQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 2PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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