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

Property type
End terrace
Floor 09
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 79 K D Tower

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

79 K D Tower is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands 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 71 m² this is the 66th 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. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £270,000 — fresh data. At 71 m² it's 26.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 83 EPCs).

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

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE51toC76
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryMid Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 K D Tower has no planning applications on record.

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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.

79 K D Tower valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 July 2025Most recent

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AS: £187,500 (2026–2023).

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.

Years Held for 79 K D Tower lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,803

Street avg £3,536

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 K D Tower

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
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HP1 1XP

1 bed1 bath
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1 Charles Street

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£452k

1 Bulbourne Mews, Kingsland Road

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3 bed
£504k

1 Castle Mead

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3 bed
£506k

1 Astley Road

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3 bed1 bath
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

245/mo

Falling 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 79 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.