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18 Walsham Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BW

EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Overview

About 18 Walsham Close

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

18 Walsham Close is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2020. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–167 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (81 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (December 2022) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 18.8% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £176,000.

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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.

18 Walsham Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Walsham Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Walsham Close 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.

18 Walsham Close valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£176,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 January 2023Most recent

    £176,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1BW: £575,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Walsham Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 Walsham Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,889

Street avg £4,136

Strongly above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 3 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Walsham Close

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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Laureate Academy — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Laureate Academy. 27 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 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 1BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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 18 Walsham Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.