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Buckshorn House, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN

UPRN:10093353165Detached House5 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: B (84)
Data freshness:Planning· 1mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-07T06:59:17.759014+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:48:42.573560+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Buckshorn House, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,189,000
£1.13M - £1.25MHigh
Estimate
£1.19M
Range
£1.13M – £1.25M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,050
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,050
Yield
4.09%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Buckshorn House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (12/100). 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
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
12/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 17
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,189,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,050
Gross Yield4.09%
1y Growth+149.2%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.7%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£875,000 (2018-10-12)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
4LU6 2PN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/02933/FULL
    Removal of existing structures and construction of a new residential annex, gym, sauna, changing rooms, bathroom/ shower room, library, study, play room and workshop
    Pending
  • CB/26/02372/FULL
    Erection of one detached self-build dwelling
    Rejected
  • CB/26/02352/CAMP
    Notification of intent to use land as a campsite not in a flood zone
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-10-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density156 /km²
Owner Occupied72%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 61%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lark Rise Academy
    1.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Ardley Hill Academy
    1.3 mi
    Good
  • Kensworth Church of England Academy
    1.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Queensbury Academy
    1.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

5 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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