Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Briarcliff, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2NJ
4 sales on record
Estimated value
£206,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£169,000)+22%
- Against HP1 2NJ's recent median (£190,000)+8%
Newest record on this page: March 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£206,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£169,000)+22%
- Against HP1 2NJ's recent median (£190,000)+8%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Briarcliff is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 2NJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
44 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2019
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in HP1 2NJ
5 sales, median £190,000 (2023–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
Sales timeline
25 September 2014Most recent
£169,000
+35.2%over 3 years25 October 2010
£125,000
+4.2%over 5 years21 March 2005
£120,000
+53.8%over 3 years1 February 2002
£78,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 2NJ: £190,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in HP1 2NJ
What this page doesn't show
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About 12 Briarcliff
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 Briarcliff is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 2NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 44 m² this is the 4th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–55 m². Other recorded features include a loft.
Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 is 21.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 40.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
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
- LoftYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 April 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2019from Feb 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
SinglePartial Double
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Low Energy Lighting
0%31%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 Briarcliff, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
12 Briarcliff 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.
Versus other Briarcliff homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 12 Briarcliff runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,841
Street avg £3,401
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
245/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Hollybush Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
John F Kennedy Catholic School. 15 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- John F Kennedy Catholic SchoolSecondary172m
- Micklem Primary SchoolPrimary593m
- Oakleaf PrimaryPrimary810m
- Galley Hill Primary School and NurseryPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Hollybush LaneBus stop234m
- John F Kennedy School GroundsBus stop237m
- Newlands RoadBus stop309m
- The AvenueBus stop392m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,150 reports34%
- Anti-social Behaviour874 reports25%
- Shoplifting270 reports8%
- Criminal Damage & Arson244 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP1 2NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Briarcliff is modelled from its 44 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 2NJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 12 Briarcliff. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Briarcliff was lodged in April 2019 at band C and is valid until April 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 12 Briarcliff. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP1 2NJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 12 Briarcliff is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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