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78 Leaf Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JH

UPRN:100080098265Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T05:37:20.288590+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
78 Leaf Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JH

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£286,000
£271k - £300kHigh
Estimate
£286k
Range
£271k – £300k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
5.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

78 Leaf Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (50/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
50/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 13Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£286,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield5.87%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.9%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+3.7%
Last Sold Price£118,000 (2009-11-12)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1LU5 5JH
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/03241/FULL
    Erection of detached timber shed to the side of house and partially increased height to side fence
    Pending
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2009-11-12
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density-
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 28%16-64 64%65+ 8%

Schools Nearby

  • Tithe Farm Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Thornhill Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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