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2 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 12
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 K D Tower

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

2 K D Tower is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 63 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in 2 K D Tower, where floor areas span 50–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 9 units on file.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year.

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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)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE51toD61
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid Floor FlatEPC DNo 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 2 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 K D Tower 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.

2 K D Tower changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£243,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2014Most recent

    £243,000

    +4.5%
  2. 24 March 2014

    £232,500

    +8.1%over 3 years
  3. 7 January 2011

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AS: £228,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cotterells homes

Four headline reads against 83 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 K D Tower lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,857

Street avg £3,541

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 K D Tower

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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Riverside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 1AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 1AS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.