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158b, Flat 4, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA

Property type
End terrace
Floor 2
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Overview

About 158b

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

158b is an end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2025. At 34 m² this is the 5th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in 158b, where floor areas span 24–56 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 34 m² it's 26.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (46 m² median across 59 EPCs).

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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.

158b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.3 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromF35toD58
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Aug 2018
EPC improved fromD58toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Snagging Report

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158b, Flat 4, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

158b 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.

158b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1BA: £710,000 (2021–2018).

On the street

Versus other Marlowes homes

Three headline reads against 59 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

158b outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 76 (C)

Below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.3 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 158b

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

Marlowes — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

South Hill Primary School. 32 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 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 1BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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 158b, Flat 4, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.