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5 Design Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1FS

UPRN:10091573709Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:45:05.184148+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
5 Design Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1FS

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£198,000
£188k - £208kHigh
Estimate
£198k
Range
£188k – £208k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
6.97%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Design Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 71/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (20/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
71/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
20/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£198,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield6.97%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.7%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£90,000 (2026-04-24)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0LU6 1FS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/03273/LDCP
    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion into habitable space with front window
    Pending
  • CB/26/03104/FULL
    Change of use of an existing Class B8 warehouse (storage and distribution) to Class E(d) indoor sport and recreation, comprising three indoor padel courts, ancillary reception, changing rooms, showers, toilets, coffee/bar facilities and associated parking, without external building alterations.
    Pending
  • CB/26/03065/GPDE
    Prior Notification of Householder Extension Single storey rear extension, 6.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4.0m and 3.0m to the eaves
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining89 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-04-24
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density6,892 /km²
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 64%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • Westfield Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Weatherfield Academy
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Beecroft Academy
    0.5 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • All Saints Academy Dunstable
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    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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