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22 Benchleys Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AQ

Extendable
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 22 Benchleys Road

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

22 Benchleys Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a balcony. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £500,000. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£474/sq ft) was about 92.3% 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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Benchleys Road

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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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromE50toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
43%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Benchleys Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Benchleys Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Latest sale on 22 Benchleys Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£499,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£500,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 December 2024Most recent

    £500,000

    +31.6%over 8 years

  2. 26 February 2016

    £380,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 2AQ: £425,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Benchleys Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 22 Benchleys Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,102

Street avg £3,597

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Benchleys Road

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

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.
£526k

1 Bullace Close

HP1 2PX

4 bed
£637k

1 Campion Road

HP1 2DN

4 bed
£677k

1 Bluebell Close

HP1 2DH

4 bed2 bath
£866k

1 Bourne End Lane

HP1 2RL

4 bed2 bath
£481k

1 Birch Green

HP1 2QX

3 bed1 bath
£900k

1 Fields End Farm, Pouchen End Lane

HP1 2SD

4 bed2 bath
£475k

1 Damask Green

HP1 2HH

3 bed1 bath
£392k

1 Boxted Road

HP1 2QH

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

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

Lower Sales — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Rose's Catholic Infant School. 17 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 2AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP1 2AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 2AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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 22 Benchleys Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2AQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.