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44 Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU

4 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 44 Astley Road

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

44 Astley Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £585,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 53.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 44 Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU

1decisions1extensions8documents2nearby
  1. Jun 2016
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Loft extension and conversion, with raised roof ridge and rear box dormer. single storey rear Extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    4/01228/16/FHA
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  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2007.

Current estimate

£594,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£585,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 September 2024Most recent

    £585,000

    +87.5%over 10 years
  2. 6 December 2013

    £312,000

    +24.8%over 3 years
  3. 1 July 2010

    £250,000

    +51.5%over 3 years
  4. 8 February 2007

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 1HU: £347,500 (2024–2021).

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.

On floor area, 44 Astley Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,535

Street avg £3,834

Above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 44 Astley Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 44 Astley Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.