What was the last sold price for 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF last sold for £125,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

The current EPC rating for 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF use?

The latest EPC at 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF in?

40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

Police records around 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF 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.

What schools are near 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

The closest primary school to 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF is South Hill Primary School (382m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (448m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF?

The closest bus stop to 40 Bridge Street, HP1 1EF is Bridge Street, 29m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Bridge Street

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

40 Bridge Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 81.6% above the 2005 sale of £125,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromE44toD61

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%62%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Bridge Street 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.

40 Bridge Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 November 2005Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1EF: £150,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in HP1 1EF

On the street

Versus other Bridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 40 Bridge Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,582

Street avg £1,337

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.0 km

Bridge Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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