Sold STC Terraced

40 SALTERS WAY

DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU6 1BT

3 beds 1 baths 70 m² Listed 16 May 2023 (-1128d)

£290,000

Fixed Price

Reduced on 13 Feb 2024

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (LU6 1BT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU6 1BT |
| Price | £290,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £287,500 Sep 2024 |

## Description

Situated in North Dunstable this three bedroom family home which is perfect for a first time buyer or a family looking for that extra little bit of space. Accommodation includes an entrance hall, lounge/diner and a kitchen. The current owners have put a temporary wall up to create a separate bedroom, but can be taken back out quite easily. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Further benefits include a good size rear garden which has been landscaped and is very low maintenance. There is also a garage in a block. Transport links include the Luton & Dunstable Guided Busway offering access to Luton & Luton Airport Parkway Stations, the A5 & close to the new bypass with easy access to the M1 J11a . This property is ideally located with the surrounding countryside with the Dunstable Downs being close by, a local park is a short distance away and picturesque walks are also nearby.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/134866745/322435) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/134866745/322438) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/134866745/322442) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/134866745/322446) - Kitchen
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/134866745/322451) - Hallway
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/134866745/322455) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/134866745/322460) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/134866745/322463) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/134866745/322481) - Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/134866745/322487) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/134866745/322493) - Garden
- ![Front](/listings/photos/134866745/322498) - Front

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/134866745/322502) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/134866745/322504) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT | £287,500 | 16/09/2024 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 CHEYNE CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BX | £322,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG | £282,500 | 27/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 56 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BQ | £325,000 | 15/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 33 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG | £266,500 | 05/06/2024 | Terraced |
| 75 SUNCOTE AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BN | £250,000 | 18/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 DESIGN DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FS | £390,000 | 31/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 PALMA CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BU | £330,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 97 VAUXHALL WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BF | £320,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 CHEYNE CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BX | £300,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 34 BANK AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FR | £385,000 | 15/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 VAUXHALL WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BF | £378,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 PALMA CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BU | £320,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 68 DAIMLER DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FE | £327,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 FRENCHS AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EH | £354,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 MONEY MEAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FT | £395,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 LEYLAND ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FF | £290,000 | 27/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG | £355,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 75 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1UG | £310,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 SUNBOWER AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1UQ | £310,000 | 22/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 SUNCOTE AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BW | £395,000 | 21/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT | £315,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 53 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT | £270,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 62 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT | £275,000 | 28/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £286,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £330,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £317,235 (34 Terraced, LU6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,118/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,242/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 21.3%
- **10y growth:** 19.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£287,500 Sep 2024

Local average

£317,235 (-8.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,316 of 33,755)

Street crime

144 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

North Dunstable
Garage
Excellent Transport Links
Three Bedrooms
Stunning Quiet Area
Close to Parks
EPC - C
Council Tax - C
Freehold
Perfect First Buyer Home

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Dunstable

Deakin-White

Reference: 134866745

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/09/2024 (1 year ago)	£287,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
20 CHEYNE CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BX	£322,000	15/12/2025	Terraced
19 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG	£282,500	27/06/2025	Terraced
56 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BQ	£325,000	15/08/2024	Terraced
33 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG	£266,500	05/06/2024	Terraced
75 SUNCOTE AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BN	£250,000	18/12/2023	Terraced
18 DESIGN DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FS	£390,000	31/10/2023	Terraced
21 PALMA CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BU	£330,000	26/10/2023	Terraced
97 VAUXHALL WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BF	£320,000	15/09/2023	Terraced
34 CHEYNE CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BX	£300,000	24/03/2023	Terraced
34 BANK AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FR	£385,000	15/03/2023	Terraced
20 VAUXHALL WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BF	£378,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
41 PALMA CLOSE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BU	£320,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
68 DAIMLER DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FE	£327,000	01/11/2022	Terraced
47 FRENCHS AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EH	£354,000	17/10/2022	Terraced
12 MONEY MEAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FT	£395,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
34 LEYLAND ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1FF	£290,000	27/09/2022	Terraced
27 FRENCHS GATE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BG	£355,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
75 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1UG	£310,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
10 SUNBOWER AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1UQ	£310,000	22/09/2022	Terraced
46 SUNCOTE AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BW	£395,000	21/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 3 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT	£315,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 53 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT	£270,000	17/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 62 SALTERS WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1BT	£275,000	28/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £286,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £330,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 21.3%

10y growth 19.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 19.8%

10y (index) 38.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,118/mo

Realistic £1,242/mo

Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	French's Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Brilliant Food and Wine	0.3 miles
Shop	Neneh	0.3 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	2.7 miles
Train station	Leagrave	3.5 miles
Train station	Whipsnade Central	3.5 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	4.8 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	59
Anti-social behaviour	28
Public order	9
Criminal damage and arson	8
Burglary	7
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	7
Vehicle crime	7
Drugs	4
Other crime	3
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	144

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
All Saints Academy Dunstable	Secondary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Westfield Nursery School	Nursery	0.6 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2023
Beecroft Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 22 May 2024
Weatherfield Academy	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Dec 2017
Houghton Regis Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 4 Jun 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £155,250

Target investor price (1%) £124,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).