What type of property is 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU last sold for £130,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in March 2011, so prices have been falling over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and November 2024, 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU fell from £180,000 to £130,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly -2.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The current EPC rating for 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU heated?

The latest EPC at 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is in council tax band C.

Where is 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU located?

175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

Police records around 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU show an average of 16 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest primary school to 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is South Hill Primary School (525m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (457m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest bus stop to 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is Riverside, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 16

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 175 K D Tower

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

175 K D Tower is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, 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 wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 39th 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, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 23.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 36.8% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £130,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Sept 2022from Nov 2020

EPC improved fromC71toB81

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryMid Floor FlatFreeholdEPC BNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 175 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

175 K D Tower has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 175 K D Tower was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: -2.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 November 2024Most recent
£130,000
-27.8%over 13 years
10 March 2011
£180,000

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

Nearby sales in HP1 1AU

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.

175 K D Tower is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,364

Street avg £3,921

Strongly below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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.

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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.

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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· 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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