Property profile

8 Birchside

Map showing 8, Birchside, Dunstable

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Estimated sale price

£470,000

Detached sold in Dunstable West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Oct 2022
£455,000Change since last sale: +£17,000 (+3.6%)
Annualised change
+0.9% per yearCentral Bedfordshire annualised change (detached) since 2022: +1.2% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £396 per sq ft
£356 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£40 per sq ft (−10%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Dunstable West
£523,750Estimate vs local median: −£52,000 (−10.0%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area123 m² / 1,324 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection09 Mar 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Oct 2022£455,000-

Local market

Property prices in Dunstable West

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £384
Sales (last 12 months): 120
Typical range (middle 50%): £254K – £456K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunstable West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£523,750£396
Semi-Detached47£415,000£407
Terraced29£325,000£381
Flats24£162,500£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunstable West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£122,500£326,250£240,500
2017£420,000£172,000£346,000£265,000
2018£420,000£173,750£350,000£250,000
2019£470,000£145,000£326,250£285,000
2020£438,000£170,000£330,625£253,000
2021£477,750£158,000£360,000£285,400
2022£465,750£155,000£415,000£330,000
2023£550,000£185,000£400,000£336,500
2024£487,500£190,000£395,000£318,750
2025£517,000£177,000£408,750£342,500
2026£517,500£151,500£415,000£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£246£324£297
2017£316£281£327£306
2018£348£263£323£324
2019£345£251£328£332
2020£343£263£353£305
2021£347£284£353£335
2022£399£286£397£360
2023£380£310£405£368
2024£399£280£391£361
2025£388£295£403£360
2026£433£277£408£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunstable West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202661, Birchside, Dunstable, LU6 3EHTerracedFreehold£302,000
26 Sept 202544, Birchside, Dunstable, LU6 3EHTerracedFreehold£300,000
12 Sept 202547, Birchside, Dunstable, LU6 3EHTerracedFreehold£321,000
04 Jul 202533, Birchside, Dunstable, LU6 3EHTerracedFreehold£298,000
03 Jun 2026120, Watling Gardens, Dunstable, LU6 3FEFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Birchside, DunstableFreehold89 m²£197,000 (2013)
7, Birchside, DunstableFreehold109 m²£347,000 (2019)
11, Birchside, DunstableFreehold117 m²£315,000 (2017)
14, Birchside, DunstableFreehold111 m²£246,000 (2013)
16, Birchside, DunstableFreehold99 m²£315,000 (2017)
17 Birchside, DunstableFreehold64 m²£180,000 (2015)
18, Birchside, DunstableFreehold65 m²£245,000 (2021)
19, Birchside, DunstableFreehold68 m²£233,000 (2016)
20, Birchside, DunstableFreehold68 m²£130,000 (2005)
21 Birchside, DunstableFreehold66 m²£125,000 (2003)

Area insights for LU6 3EH

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Overview

Postcode LU6 3EH is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable West area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable South area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year. The median sale price in Dunstable West is £370,000 (around £384 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £253,750 and £456,250. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mentmore park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Dunstable South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,205 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dunstable South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable South near LU6 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU6 3EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMentmore parkMediumWalking directions to Mentmore park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
6,247.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.49(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.51(-18%)
Other theft
6.15(+12%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+27%)
Public order
2.24(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
80.52%
African
13
4.22%
Indian
11
3.57%
Other White
11
3.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.27%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
26.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.28%
No qualifications
45
18.07%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.07%
Apprenticeship
19
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
52.1%
Owns outright
42
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.56%
Shared ownership
2
1.68%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Schools

In the LU6 3EH postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU6 3EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryArdley Hill AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt. Augustine's AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryManshead Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 3EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU6 3EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food59-61 Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miAngel Wines/Convenience Store53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DHWalking directions to Angel Wines/Convenience Store
0.3 miDownside Supermarket14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4APWalking directions to Downside Supermarket