What kind of home is 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

The current EPC rating for 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (334 sq ft). That makes it about 72% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 1PR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR use?

The latest EPC at 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR 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 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR in?

13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

Police records around 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR 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.

What schools are near 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

The closest primary school to 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR is Boxmoor Primary School (377m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (454m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR?

The closest bus stop to 13 Castle Mead, HP1 1PR is Beechfield Road South, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 656m away.

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13 Castle Mead, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

31 m²

334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 13 Castle Mead

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

13 Castle Mead is an end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 1PR). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (110 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

13 Castle Mead's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Castle Mead, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Castle Mead 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.

13 Castle Mead has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£221,000

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 1PR: £537,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in HP1 1PR

On the street

Versus other Castle Mead homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Castle Mead outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly 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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beechfield Road South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Boxmoor Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 1PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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