What type of property is 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

2 The Square, HP1 1ER is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 The Square, HP1 1ER last change hands?

2 The Square, HP1 1ER last sold for £92,500 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,500 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 The Square, HP1 1ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and September 2011, 2 The Square, HP1 1ER rose from £77,500 to £92,500, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 The Square, HP1 1ER have?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Square, HP1 1ER is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2009 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

2 The Square, HP1 1ER has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 112% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 The Square, HP1 1ER heated?

The latest EPC at 2 The Square, HP1 1ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

2 The Square, HP1 1ER 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.

Where is 2 The Square, HP1 1ER located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

Police records around 2 The Square, HP1 1ER 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.

Which schools serve 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Square, HP1 1ER is Combe Street, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 The Square

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

2 The Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 63 m² the property is well over the postcode median (29 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2009–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 125.9% above the 2011 sale of £92,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 31.4% below the postcode norm. Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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

Bedrooms2

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from May 2009

EPC improved fromF33toE47

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Jan 2022from May 2011

EPC improved fromE47toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Square, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 The Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£92,500

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2011Most recent
£92,500
+19.4%over 2 years
2 July 2009
£77,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1ER: £120,000 (2025–2018).

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.

Floor Area for 2 The Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,468

Street avg £5,247

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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

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

16/mo

Steady 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

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