What kind of home is 126, HP1 3AU?

126, HP1 3AU is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 126, HP1 3AU sell for?

126, HP1 3AU last sold for £165,000 in May 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £108,000 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 126, HP1 3AU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 2002 and May 2014, 126, HP1 3AU rose from £108,000 to £165,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 126, HP1 3AU?

The current EPC rating for 126, HP1 3AU is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 126, HP1 3AU?

126, HP1 3AU has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 80% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 3AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 126, HP1 3AU use?

The latest EPC at 126, HP1 3AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 126, HP1 3AU?

126, HP1 3AU has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 126, HP1 3AU?

126, HP1 3AU 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 126, HP1 3AU in?

126, HP1 3AU sits in Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 126, HP1 3AU?

Police records around 126, HP1 3AU show an average of 245 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 126, HP1 3AU?

The closest primary school to 126, HP1 3AU is Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery (1.1km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 126, HP1 3AU?

The closest bus stop to 126, HP1 3AU is Piccotts End Farm, 25m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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126, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AU

4 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£232,000

Since the 2014 sale (£165,000)+41%
Against HP1 3AU's recent median (£745,000)-69%

Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£232,000

Against its 2014 sale (£165,000)+41%
Against HP1 3AU's recent median (£745,000)-69%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 126 is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 3AU. 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
32 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2025
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in HP1 3AU
5 sales, median £745,000 (2023–2020)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 of 2 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

126 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Sales timeline

29 May 2014Most recent
£165,000
+9.3%over 1 year
16 May 2013
£151,000
+16.2%over 7 years
11 September 2005
£130,000
+20.4%over 3 years
30 July 2002
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3AU: £745,000 (2023–2020).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

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Overview

About 126

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

126 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3AU). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 98), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (157 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 40.6% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£479/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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What this property has

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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 3)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Apr 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Aug 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 126, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 126.

2 applications on record at 126, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AU

2decisions19documents1nearby

Dec 2015
Solar PanelsOutline
Outcome in report
Fit 4 solar panels to roof
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
4/03396/15/LDP
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ConditionsApr 2020Decision

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 126 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,156

Street avg £4,558

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

Area

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.

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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

0.0 km

Piccotts End Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery. 26 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Galley Hill Primary School and NurseryPrimary1.1km
St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior AcademyPrimary1.3km
Aycliffe Drive Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Gade Valley Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km

Nearest stops

Piccotts End FarmBus stop25m
The Boars Head PHBus stop359m
Marlins TurnBus stop721m
TownsendBus stop835m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,150 reports34%
Anti-social Behaviour874 reports25%
Shoplifting270 reports8%
Criminal Damage & Arson244 reports7%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 3AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 126 is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 3AU. 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 126. 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 126 was lodged in February 2025 at band E and is valid until February 2035. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 126. 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 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP1 3AU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 126 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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126, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AU

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