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

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 16
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 181 K D Tower

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

181 K D Tower is a 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 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 80), 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; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 20th 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.

12 years since the last transfer (October 2014). Across 2014–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.7% 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
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

Mar 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC80
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation 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 £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 181 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

181 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.

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

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.7% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£175,000

Growth on file: 16.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 October 2014Most recent

    £175,000

    +16.7%

  2. 7 September 2014

    £150,000

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 habitable rooms, 181 K D Tower runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £3,904

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Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 60 m²

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 181 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.
£205k

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1 Adrian Close

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2 bed1 bath
£219k

1 Bridge Court, Bridge Street

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£244k

1 Bulbourne House, Cotterells

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£255k

1 Augustus House, Dacorum Way

HP1 1DP

£263k

1 Andersons Croft, Cotterells

HP1 1AG

£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 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 181 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.