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K D Tower, 15 The Terrace, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AZ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About K D Tower

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

K D Tower is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1AZ). 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. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 55 m² this is the 7th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in K D Tower, where floor areas span 38–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 14 units on file.

Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 19.6% below the 2017 sale of £260,000, 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 (£439/sq ft) was about 27.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE46toC77
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 century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against K D Tower, 15 The Terrace, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

K D Tower has no planning applications on record.

2

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

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£260,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 May 2017Most recent

    £260,000

    +46.5%over 3 years
  2. 13 June 2013

    £177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1AZ: £189,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Cotterells homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

K D Tower outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,727

Street avg £3,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 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
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 1AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 1AZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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 K D Tower, 15 The Terrace, Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1AZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.