What type of property is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL last sold for £280,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,000 in August 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2011 and February 2023, 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL rose from £126,000 to £280,000, a change of £154,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

The current EPC rating for 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL is in council tax band C.

Where is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL located?

53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL sits in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

Is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL 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.

Which schools serve 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

The closest primary school to 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL is Kensworth Church of England Academy (448m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Manshead Church of England Academy (2.7km).

How well connected is 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL?

The closest bus stop to 53 Ridgeway, LU6 3RL is Ridgeway, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Ridgeway, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 53 Ridgeway

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

53 Ridgeway is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kensworth, Dunstable, Dunstable (LU6 3RL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 52.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £280,000.

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

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Ridgeway, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Ridgeway 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.

53 Ridgeway has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£280,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2023Most recent
£280,000
+122.2%over 11 years
7 August 2011
£126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU6 3RL: £327,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LU6 3RL

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.

53 Ridgeway is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,294

Street avg £3,264

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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