When did 16 The Square, HP1 1ER last change hands?

16 The Square, HP1 1ER last sold for £120,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The current EPC rating for 16 The Square, HP1 1ER is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 The Square, HP1 1ER?

16 The Square, HP1 1ER has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1ER. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 The Square, HP1 1ER use?

The latest EPC at 16 The Square, HP1 1ER records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 The Square, HP1 1ER?

16 The Square, HP1 1ER is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 The Square, HP1 1ER in?

16 The Square, HP1 1ER sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district.

Is 16 The Square, HP1 1ER in a safe area?

Police records around 16 The Square, HP1 1ER 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 16 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest primary school to 16 The Square, HP1 1ER is South Hill Primary School (517m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (605m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 16 The Square, HP1 1ER is Combe Street, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 The Square, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 The Square

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

16 The Square is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 28 m² this is the 4th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 18.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 110.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in September 2020.

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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.

16 The Square's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromG16toE40

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromE40toD62

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 The Square, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 The Square 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2020Most recent
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1ER: £120,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in HP1 1ER

On the street

Versus other The Square homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 The Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,286

Street avg £4,955

Strongly above

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hemel Hempstead district page.

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Crime

245/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Combe Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

South Hill Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 The Square, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.