What kind of home is 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL is a semi-detached house.

What did 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL sell for?

18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL last sold for £365,000 in October 2025. Before that, it sold for £1,000,000 in December 2021, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2021 and October 2025, 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL fell from £1,000,000 to £365,000, a change of £635,000. That works out to roughly -23.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

The current EPC rating for 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL use?

The latest EPC at 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL records gas: mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/01406/FUL) in June 2021. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL in?

18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

Police records around 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL 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 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

The closest primary school to 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL is Pixies Hill Primary School (1.6km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is John F Kennedy Catholic School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Bourne End Lane, HP1 2RL is Watermill Hotel, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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18 Bourne End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RL

EPC B4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 18 Bourne End Lane

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

18 Bourne End Lane is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 2RL). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 94).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £365,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2021–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -23.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £543,000 is 48.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 28% below the postcode norm.

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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.

18 Bourne End Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromD57toB85

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Snagging Report

21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC BRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bourne End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 18 Bourne End Lane in 2021.

4 applications on record at 18 Bourne End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RL

4decisions3extensions32documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2021
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Two semi detached 4 bedroom dwellings, Demolition of existing porch and reinstatement of original entrance door to retained property.
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/01406/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2025Decision
ConditionsAug 2022Decision

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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.

18 Bourne End Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£543,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -23.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Growth on file: -23.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2025Most recent
£365,000
-63.5%over 3 years
16 December 2021
£1,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 2RL: £615,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in HP1 2RL

On the street

Versus other Bourne End Lane homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Bourne End Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,120

Street avg £4,390

Strongly below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Watermill Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Pixies Hill Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP1 2RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 2RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

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