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42 Cranstone Lodge, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 08
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42 Cranstone Lodge

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

42 Cranstone Lodge is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. At 60 m² this is the 18th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 48 units on file.

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 is 15.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 16.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £215,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromE42toC72
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryMid Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Cranstone Lodge, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Cranstone Lodge has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£248,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£215,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2020Most recent

    £215,000

    +10.3%over 8 years

  2. 1 February 2012

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AJ: £247,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Cotterells homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Cranstone Lodge is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,583

Street avg £3,406

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Cranstone Lodge

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£216k

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1 Caesar House, Dacorum Way

HP1 1DR

2 bed2 bath
£205k

1 Bury Green

HP1 1XP

1 bed1 bath
£650k

1 Ashtree Way

HP1 1QS

2 bed
£360k

1 Charles Street

HP1 1JH

3 bed
£470k

1 Astley Road

HP1 1HU

3 bed1 bath
£484k

1 Bulbourne Mews, Kingsland Road

HP1 1QD

3 bed
£522k

1 Castle Mead

HP1 1PR

3 bed
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hemel Hempstead district page.
Full Hemel Hempstead report

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Riverside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Hemel Hempstead School. 30 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP1 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 1AJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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