When did 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU last change hands?

186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU last sold for £217,500 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in December 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2010 and August 2018, 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU rose from £185,000 to £217,500, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The current EPC rating for 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. 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 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU heated?

The latest EPC at 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

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

Where is 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU located?

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

Is 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU in a safe area?

Police records around 186 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 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest primary school to 186 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 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, HP1 1AU?

The closest bus stop to 186 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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186 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 17

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 186 K D Tower

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

186 K D Tower is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AU). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 75), 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 Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 10th 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 a balcony.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £217,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

186 K D Tower's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromD57toC79

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Sept 2025from May 2021

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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21st centuryMid Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 186 K D Tower, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

186 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.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£217,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2018Most recent
£217,500
+17.6%over 7 years
17 December 2010
£185,000

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.

186 K D Tower outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,531

Street avg £3,888

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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