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Withies, Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BD

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
230 m²
2476 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Withies

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

Withies is a detached house in Water End, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3BD). It has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (around 2476 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 230 m² the property is well over the postcode median (171 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in January 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £867,000 is 42.1% above the 2018 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Withies's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jul 2016
EPC improved fromF22toC75
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Withies, Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at Withies, Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BD

2decisions1extensions29documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2018
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two-storey rear and part side extension, and construction of a carport; demolition of the existing timber fence and construction of a new brick and flint infill boundary wall.

    Extension
    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    4/01397/18/FHA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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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.

Withies valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£610,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 January 2018Most recent

    £610,000

    +83.5%over 12 years
  2. 11 August 2005

    £332,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3BD: £710,000 (2023–2004).

On the street

Versus other Leighton Buzzard Road homes

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

EPC Rating for Withies runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,652

Street avg £3,858

Below

Floor Area

230 m²

Street avg 198 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 10.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Withies

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Red Lion PH — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 3BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Withies, Leighton Buzzard Road, Water End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.