When did Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS last change hands?

Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS last sold for £225,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS?

The current EPC rating for Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS?

Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS use?

The latest EPC at Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS in?

Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district.

Is Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS in a safe area?

Police records around Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS show an average of 245 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS?

The closest primary school to Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS is South Hill Primary School (332m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (369m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS?

The closest bus stop to Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, HP1 1DS is Bridge Street, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DS

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Swan Court

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

Swan Court is a one-bedroom property in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1DS). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 40 m² this is the 48th smallest of 74 units on EPC record in Swan Court, where floor areas span 20–114 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 74 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016.

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

BalconyYes

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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.

Swan Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC79

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Swan Court, Flat 19, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Swan Court 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

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 August 2016Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1DS: £232,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in HP1 1DS

On the street

Versus other Waterhouse Street homes

Four headline reads against 73 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Swan Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,625

Street avg £5,809

Below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bridge Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

South Hill Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP1 1DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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