What type of property is 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

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

When did 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU last change hands?

179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU last sold for £257,500 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £215,000 in May 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 2014 and August 2018, 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU rose from £215,000 to £257,500, a change of £42,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The current EPC rating for 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU heated?

The latest EPC at 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

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

Where is 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU located?

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

What is crime like near 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

Police records around 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU show an average of 245 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest primary school to 179 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 is the nearest station to 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest bus stop to 179 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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179 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£253,000

Since the 2018 sale (£257,500)-2%
Against HP1 1AU's recent median (£270,000)-6%

Newest record on this page: October 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 16

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£253,000

Against its 2018 sale (£257,500)-2%
Against HP1 1AU's recent median (£270,000)-6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 179 K D Tower is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 1AU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
62 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2024
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in HP1 1AU
5 sales, median £270,000 (2025–2024)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

179 K D Tower saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Sales timeline

21 August 2018Most recent
£257,500
-2.8%over 2 years
18 February 2016
£265,000
+8.2%over 1 year
29 May 2014
£245,000
+14.0%
1 May 2014
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AU: £270,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in HP1 1AU

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 179 K D Tower

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

179 K D Tower is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) 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 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 62 m² this is the 42nd 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.

Sold August 2018 for £257,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD57toC78

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

179 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.

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.

Years Held for 179 K D Tower lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,153

Street avg £3,892

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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

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.

Nearest schools

The Hemel Hempstead SchoolSecondary457m
South Hill Primary SchoolPrimary525m
Tudor Primary SchoolPrimary779m
Boxmoor Primary SchoolPrimary908m

Nearest stops

RiversideBus stop122m
Park RoadBus stop214m
Waterhouse StreetBus stop281m
Heath ParkBus stop298m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,150 reports34%
Anti-social Behaviour874 reports25%
Shoplifting270 reports8%
Criminal Damage & Arson244 reports7%

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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

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 179 K D Tower is modelled from its 62 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 1AU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 179 K D Tower. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 179 K D Tower was lodged in April 2024 at band C and is valid until April 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 179 K D Tower. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP1 1AU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 179 K D Tower is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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