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49 Ridgeway, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RL

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 49 Ridgeway

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

49 Ridgeway is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 3RL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 86.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £355,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Ridgeway

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE41toD60
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Ridgeway, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2007
    New BuildFull
    In report

    ERECTION OF DETACHED BUNGALOW (REVISED APPLICATION SB/TP/07/0478)

    Reference
    SB/07/01005
    View planning record
  2. May 2007
    New BuildFull
    In report

    ERECTION OF DETACHED BUNGALOW.

    Reference
    SB/07/00478
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

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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.

Latest sale on 49 Ridgeway was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£355,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 January 2023Most recent

    £355,000

    +108.8%over 17 years

  2. 8 September 2005

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 3RL: £308,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Ridgeway homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 49 Ridgeway stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,034

Street avg £3,218

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Ridgeway

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

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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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

0.1 km

Ridgeway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 3RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU6 3RL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 3RL

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 49 Ridgeway, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.