Sold STC Semi-detached

30 WEST PARADE

DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU6 1EN

3 beds 1 baths 77 m² Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-334d)

£325,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LU6 1EN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 30 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU6 1EN |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £325,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/05/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £969/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2078-3050-9205-1405-7204)

## Description

The property benefits from a driveway and garage, providing ample parking and storage. Inside, recent improvements include a new boiler and full rewire, giving peace of mind to the next owners. A stylish new bathroom complements the three great sized bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for families or first-time buyers alike.

Set on a generous plot, the home also offers scope to extend to the side (STPP), adding further appeal for buyers looking to create their forever home.With its brilliant central location, close to schools, shops, parks and excellent transport links, this property combines convenience, comfort and future potential.

**Disclaimer: Important Notice to Prospective Buyers**

All information provided in this listing has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, but we cannot warrant its accuracy or completeness. We strongly advise prospective purchasers to carry out their own independent verification of all details. It is recommended that you conduct your own enquiries, inspections, and seek appropriate legal representation prior to proceeding with any purchase.

This notice is in accordance with the guidelines set forth by The Property Ombudsman.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/166444145/1372010) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/166444145/1372011) - Lounge
- ![Diner](/listings/photos/166444145/1372012) - Diner
- ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/166444145/1372013) - Lounge Diner
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/166444145/1372014) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/166444145/1372015) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/166444145/1372016) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/166444145/1372017) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/166444145/1372018) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/166444145/1372019) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/166444145/1372020) - Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/166444145/1372021) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/166444145/1372022) - Garden
- ![Front](/listings/photos/166444145/1372023) - Front

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166444145/1372024) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/166444145/1372025) - Energy Performance Certificate

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3078407
- **Address:** 30 West Parade, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1EN
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 02/09/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £325,000 | 20/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £280,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 VICTORIA STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3BA | £275,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 107 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ET | £432,500 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 74 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PW | £294,000 | 15/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £320,000 | 21/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 167 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HA | £305,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 151 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HA | £325,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 BEECH GREEN, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EB | £260,000 | 12/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 BEECROFT WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ED | £335,000 | 17/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £360,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 BEECH GREEN, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EB | £315,000 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 BEECROFT WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EE | £360,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU | £370,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PN | £387,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 149 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EU | £360,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU | £305,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU | £325,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PN | £337,500 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 116 VICTORIA STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3BB | £345,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 82 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ES | £273,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £345,000 | 29/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 59 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £295,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 BENNING AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PH | £364,000 | 04/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 139 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ET | £370,000 | 18/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 124 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HB | £328,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £340,000 | 03/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £318,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 51 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN | £280,000 | 16/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £322,571 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £333,325 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £368,601 (37 Semi-detached, LU6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,125/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,250/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,375/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:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,221/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20.2%
- **10y growth:** 28.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## 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

77 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£325,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,221/m²

Local average

£368,601 (-11.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,676 of 33,755)

Street crime

256 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended
Garage
Driveway
South Facing Garden
Central Location
Options to Extend Further (STPP)
Walk into Town
Freehold
EPC - D
Council Tax Band - C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Strictly offers in Excess of £325,000 - Perfectly positioned in the heart of Dunstable, this well-presented and extended three bedroom semi detached home offers modern upgrades, generous living space and excellent potential to extend.

The property benefits from a driveway and garage, providing ample parking and storage. Inside, recent improvements include a new boiler and full rewire, giving peace of mind to the next owners. A stylish new bathroom complements the three great sized bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for families or first-time buyers alike.

Set on a generous plot, the home also offers scope to extend to the side (STPP), adding further appeal for buyers looking to create their forever home.With its brilliant central location, close to schools, shops, parks and excellent transport links, this property combines convenience, comfort and future potential.

Disclaimer: Important Notice to Prospective Buyers

All information provided in this listing has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, but we cannot warrant its accuracy or completeness. We strongly advise prospective purchasers to carry out their own independent verification of all details. It is recommended that you conduct your own enquiries, inspections, and seek appropriate legal representation prior to proceeding with any purchase.

This notice is in accordance with the guidelines set forth by The Property Ombudsman.

Listed by

Dunstable

Deakin-White

Reference: 166444145

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/05/2025

Expiry date: 22/05/2035

Current heating cost: £969/year

Potential heating cost: £730/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3078407

Property Details

Street: 30 West Parade

Town: DUNSTABLE

Postcode: LU6 1EN

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 27/09/2005

Work Completed: 02/09/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

16% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£325,000	+16.1%
Sold	16/09/2021 (4 years ago)	£280,000	—

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
4 VICTORIA STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3BA	£275,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
107 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ET	£432,500	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
74 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PW	£294,000	15/09/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 24 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£320,000	21/11/2024	Semi-detached
167 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HA	£305,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
151 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HA	£325,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
13 BEECH GREEN, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EB	£260,000	12/09/2023	Semi-detached
21 BEECROFT WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ED	£335,000	17/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 37 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£360,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
10 BEECH GREEN, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EB	£315,000	27/02/2023	Semi-detached
58 BEECROFT WAY, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EE	£360,000	12/12/2022	Semi-detached
20 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU	£370,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
67 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PN	£387,500	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
149 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EU	£360,000	29/09/2022	Semi-detached
34 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU	£305,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
4 CLIFTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LU	£325,000	02/08/2022	Semi-detached
11 WORTHINGTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PN	£337,500	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
116 VICTORIA STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3BB	£345,000	04/07/2022	Semi-detached
82 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ES	£273,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 63 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£345,000	29/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 59 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£295,000	13/05/2022	Terraced
45 BENNING AVENUE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1PH	£364,000	04/05/2022	Semi-detached
139 CHILTERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1ET	£370,000	18/04/2022	Semi-detached
124 UNION STREET, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1HB	£328,000	11/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 33 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£340,000	03/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 9 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£318,000	12/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 51 WEST PARADE, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1EN	£280,000	16/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £322,571 (7 sales)

Area average: £333,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.2%

10y growth 28.1%

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

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 21.7%

10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,125/mo

Realistic £1,250/mo

Optimistic £1,375/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LU6 1EN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Union Store Trading	0.1 miles
Shop	Changes	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Kirby Road	0.2 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	2.4 miles
Train station	Whipsnade Central	2.8 miles
Train station	Leagrave	3.3 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	4.8 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	6.8 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	82
Anti-social behaviour	53
Shoplifting	20
Other theft	18
Public order	18
Vehicle crime	17
Criminal damage and arson	13
Drugs	9
Burglary	8
Possession of weapons	7
Other crime	6
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	256

Within 1 mile during May 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
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Mar 2022
Dunstable Icknield Lower School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 3 Apr 2024
Beecroft Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 May 2024
Westfield Nursery School	Nursery	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2023
Lancot School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Sep 2018

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

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).