261, Southwood Road
261, Southwood Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable to be a mid-century freehold house with 925 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 150 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
261, Southwood Road, Dunstable has an estimated sale value of £296,387 and an estimated rental value of £1,558 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Southwood Road, Dunstable, LU5 lies within the LU5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
261, Southwood Road, Dunstable has 51 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable would be worth £311,206, with a potential rental value of £1,636 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £275,640, with a rental value of £1,449 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable has moved down by £463 (0.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £27 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.3%.
Plot Size
261, Southwood Road, Dunstable occupies a 150 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 24 other houses in this postcode, 14 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
261, Southwood Road, Dunstable has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Sep 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
261, Southwood Road, Dunstable last changed hands on 18th December 2015, selling for £225,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 5 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 59.2% since December 2015.
- Sold Dec 2015£225,000
- Sold Nov 2014£158,000
- Sold Oct 1999£59,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 880 metres of 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 247, Southwood Road, Dunstable, LU5 4EL, a freehold house, sold at £310,000 on the 30th January 2026.
Read more about house prices in LU5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable as the 70th largest and the 98th most expensive of the 273 addresses on Southwood Road, Dunstable, LU5.
Against the LU5 postcode district average, it is £34k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
- 600mSt. Augustine's Academy
- 1.3kmArdley Hill Academy
- 200mManshead Church of England Academy
- 2.1kmQueensbury Academy
- 2.4kmThe Chalk Hills Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Leagrave station is the nearest stop to 261, Southwood Road, Dunstable at 4.2 kilometres away.
- 4.2kmLeagrave
- 5.8kmLuton
- 7.0kmLuton Airport Parkway
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
