What is the EPC rating for 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA?

The current EPC rating for 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA?

3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA use?

The latest EPC at 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA?

3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA 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.

Which area is 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA in?

3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district.

Is 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA in a safe area?

Police records around 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA 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 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA?

The closest primary school to 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA is George Street Primary School (439m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (739m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA?

The closest bus stop to 3b, Marlowes, HP1 1LA is West Herts College, 30m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3b, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LA

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3b

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

3b is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1LA). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 8th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE44toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Aug 2019from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Apr 2026from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromD68toC70

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3b, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3b 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.

3b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£194,000

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 1LA: £200,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in HP1 1LA

On the street

Versus other Marlowes homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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

245/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

West Herts College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

George Street Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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