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

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 5th
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 K D Tower

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

26 K D Tower is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, 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 window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. At 68 m² this is the 62nd smallest of 84 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–95 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 84 units on file.

At 68 m² it's 21.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 83 EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (December 2014). Across 2014–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% 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)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD57toC78
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

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

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£249,950

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 December 2014Most recent

    £249,950

    +11.1%

  2. 7 September 2014

    £225,000

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.

Price per m²

£3,676

Street avg £3,544

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£244k

1 Bulbourne House, Cotterells

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£255k

1 Augustus House, Dacorum Way

HP1 1DP

£263k

1 Andersons Croft, Cotterells

HP1 1AG

£219k

1 Bridge Court, Bridge Street

HP1 1FU

£216k

1 Adrian Close

HP1 1AW

2 bed1 bath
£205k

1 Bury Green

HP1 1XP

1 bed1 bath
£321k

1 Caesar House, Dacorum Way

HP1 1DR

2 bed2 bath
£360k

1 Charles Street

HP1 1JH

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

0.5 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 26 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.