What kind of home is Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA?

Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA last change hands?

Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA last sold for £115,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA?

Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 3AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA?

Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA 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 Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA in?

Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA 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 Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA is George Street Primary School (267m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (789m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 31 High Street, HP1 3AA is Fensomes Alley, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 31 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AA

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3AA). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since July 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 sits 56.5% above the 2005 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 15.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 32 m² it's 29.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (46 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromF38toE42

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor MaisonetteEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 31 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 July 2005Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3AA: £200,000 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in HP1 3AA

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,594

Street avg £6,828

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fensomes Alley — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

George Street Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP1 3AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 3AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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