What kind of home is 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT last change hands?

2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT last sold for £163,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,950 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and December 2015, 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT rose from £74,950 to £163,000, a change of £88,050. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT in?

2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT sits in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

Police records around 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT 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 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

The closest primary school to 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT is Kensworth Church of England Academy (1.2km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Manshead Church of England Academy (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, LU6 3QT is The Packhorse PH, 29m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QT

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Row Beech Cottages

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

2 Row Beech Cottages is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 3QT). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views and a loft.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 sits 84% above the 2015 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 93% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Notable viewsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

2 Row Beech Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2014

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Row Beech Cottages, Watling Street, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Row Beech Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£163,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2015Most recent
£163,000
+117.5%over 18 years
10 August 1997
£74,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 3QT: £165,000 (2015–1998).

Nearby sales in LU6 3QT

On the street

Versus other Watling Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Row Beech Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,203

Street avg £1,724

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.0 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Packhorse PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Kensworth Church of England Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU6 3QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 3QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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