What kind of home is 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB last sold for £166,500 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,500 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and April 2024, 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB rose from £34,500 to £166,500, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU6 3LB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB in?

1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

Police records around 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB 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.

What schools are near 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

The closest primary school to 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB is Watling Lower School (257m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Priory Academy (601m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bowmans Close, LU6 3LB is Borough Road, 248m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Bowmans Close, Dunstable, LU6 3LB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Bowmans Close

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

1 Bowmans Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Dunstable (LU6 3LB). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 20.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 54.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £166,500.

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

Bedrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bowmans Close

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

The data behind every report

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 Bowmans Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Apr 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bowmans Close, Dunstable, LU6 3LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bowmans Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 1 Bowmans Close

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
Larger development activity nearby

£14.99

30-day money-back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 1 Bowmans Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£166,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2024Most recent
£166,500
+58.6%over 11 years
19 August 2012
£105,000
+204.3%over 16 years
20 June 1996
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 3LB: £245,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU6 3LB

On the street

Versus other Bowmans Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Bowmans Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,382

Street avg £4,601

On par

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bowmans Close

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£173k

1 Acacia Villas, Icknield Street

LU6 3AE

1 bed1 bath

£187k

1 Albion Court, Victoria Street

LU6 3BD

2 bed1 bath

£332k

1 Buttermere Avenue

LU6 3PD

2 bed1 bath

£346k

1 Bowland Crescent

LU6 3QD

2 bed1 bath

£353k

1 Burges Close

LU6 3EU

3 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Buttercup Close

LU6 3LA

3 bed

£178k

1 Bennetts Close

LU6 3AQ

£436k

1 Beech Road

LU6 3LY

3 bed1 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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Borough Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Watling Lower School. 21 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 3LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 3LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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 1 Bowmans Close, Dunstable, LU6 3LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.