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5 Southern Way, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2QH

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
115 m²
1238 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Southern Way

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

5 Southern Way is a semi-detached house in Studham, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 2QH). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 115 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Low Energy Lighting
42%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Southern Way, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 5 Southern Way.

  1. May 2025
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a two storey rear extension, replacing existing flat roof, external alterations and all associated works.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/25/00822/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.

5 Southern Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2 sales in LU6 2QH: £163,000 (2013–1998).

On the street

Versus other Southern Way homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Southern Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Southern Way

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
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.

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

0.1 km

Southern Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Studham Village CofE Academy. 3 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 2QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 2QH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 2QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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 5 Southern Way, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2QH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.