Dunstable Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

Busway-connected town with affordable values and proximity to Luton's employment base

The Dunstable property market recorded 796 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £329,000. This places Dunstable £6k below the Bedfordshire county median of £335,000, and £44k above the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Dunstable have shown a notable decline, with a year-on-year change of -7.8%. Within Bedfordshire, Dunstable ranks 6th by price out of 7 principal towns, and 4th by transaction volume.

Dunstable median prices have moved from £365,375 in Q1 2025 to £330,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -9.7% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Dunstable vary significantly by type. The table below compares Dunstable prices with Bedfordshire county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Dunstable command £500,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £170,000. The £330k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Dunstable recorded 14 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 1.8% of total sales. There is moderate development activity, with room for further growth.

New-build properties in Dunstable traded at a premium of 43.3% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Bedfordshire market, 172 new-build completions were recorded — see our Bedfordshire property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Dunstable, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £75,000 to £700,000 illustrates the breadth of the Dunstable market.

For developers considering Dunstable, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £329,000 and detached homes at £500,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Dunstable scheme with a GDV of £500,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £325,000 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 7.8% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Dunstable by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Dunstable's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Bedfordshire:

For the full Bedfordshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Bedfordshire property market report.