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1a, Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Jan 2010
EPC improved fromF32toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%24%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1HU: £348,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Astley Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£360k

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1 Astley Road

HP1 1HU

3 bed1 bath
£484k

1 Bulbourne Mews, Kingsland Road

HP1 1QD

3 bed
£321k

1 Caesar House, Dacorum Way

HP1 1DR

2 bed2 bath
£522k

1 Castle Mead

HP1 1PR

3 bed
£550k

1 Cemmaes Court Road

HP1 1ST

£555k

1 Cardy Road

HP1 1RL

4 bed
£567k

1 Bishops Mead

HP1 1PN

3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Hemel Hempstead report

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Combe Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

South Hill Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1a, Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.