What type of property is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

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

How energy efficient is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The current EPC rating for 4 The Square, HP1 1ER is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

4 The Square, HP1 1ER has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER heated?

The latest EPC at 4 The Square, HP1 1ER records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

4 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.

Where is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER located?

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

How safe is the area around 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

Police records around 4 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 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 The Square, HP1 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 4 The Square, HP1 1ER is Combe Street, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 4 The Square

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

4 The Square is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 29 m² this is the 8th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2010from Nov 2008

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2013from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE52toD56

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

20%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2016from May 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 The Square, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 The Square has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

4 The Square is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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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

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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