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5 Vanbrugh Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SU

UPRN:10001025785Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:54:06.731558+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T15:03:16.886702+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 Vanbrugh Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
10 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£271,000
£257k - £284kHigh
Estimate
£271k
Range
£257k – £284k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.76%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Vanbrugh Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
30/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 55
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£271,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.76%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.9%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2019-06-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LU5 5SU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/03067/FULL
    Change of use of from Class E (Office) to Class F1 (Place of Worship) and widening of access
    Pending
  • CB/26/02942/FULL
    Single storey rear extension with roof lights. Garage conversion with changes to fenestrations
    Pending
  • 26/00963/DOC
    External alternations and relocation of the existing front entrance, new brick pillar and windows to support internal hall partition, blocking up of existing door opening, widening of existing door opening and installation of new roof lights. New render to match existing in areas shown and painting of existing render off-white cream. External works including new steps and ramp to support new entrance relocation. Discharge of condition 3 (Brick Work Materials) of Planning permission 24/00076/FUL dated 2 April 2024.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-06-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
19 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density5,531 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 69%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Lime Tree Primary Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Houstone School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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