What type of property is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR last sold for £148,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and May 2017, Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR rose from £115,000 to £148,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has dropped from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft). That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 3AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR located?

Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR 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.

Which schools serve Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR is George Street Primary School (250m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (800m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 25 High Street, HP1 3AR is Fensomes Alley, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 4, 25 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3AR). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 34 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (34–102 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (53 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (January 2018) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (September 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 68).

At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 12.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 46.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD61toE53

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 25 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 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.

Latest sale on Flat 4 was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£148,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 May 2017Most recent
£148,000
+28.7%over 13 years
4 March 2004
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3AR: £190,000 (2016–2003).

Nearby sales in HP1 3AR

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Flat 4 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,353

Street avg £2,692

Strongly above

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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 3AR 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 3AR

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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Common questions

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