73a, Flat 1, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
About 73a
73a is an end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3AF). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 34 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused.
Energy performance
73a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
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.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 applications on record at 73a, Flat 1, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
- Jul 2001FullOutcome in report
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- Reference
- 4/00765/01/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- AdvertisingJul 2001Decision
- HeritageJul 2001Decision
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Sales history & valuation
73a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£225,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3AF: £245,000 (2022–2021).
Nearby sales in HP1 3AF
60 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Sold Sept 2022
£820,000Flat 2, 71 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Sold Nov 2021
£250,00067b, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Sold Nov 2021
£245,00067a, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Sold Sept 2021
£215,00057a, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF
Sold Aug 2021
£180,000
Versus other High Street homes
73a is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
40 (E)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
8.3 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
16/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
The Old Town Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
George Street Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







