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174 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU

Notable views
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor mid floor
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 174 K D Tower

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

174 K D Tower is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. At 50 m² this is the 18th smallest of 72 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 72 units on file. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (September 2010) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from September 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 10.2% below the 2016 sale of £234,950, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£437/sq ft) was about 26.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 72% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (June 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingUnderground
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • LiftYes
  • ConciergeYes
  • 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.

174 K D Tower's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 174 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

174 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.
Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£234,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2016Most recent

    £234,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AU: £285,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Cotterells homes

Four headline reads against 71 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 174 K D Tower stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,702

Street avg £3,885

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 11 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 174 K D Tower

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

Larger development activity nearby

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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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