What type of property is 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS sell for?

1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS last sold for £315,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £228,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and June 2012, 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS rose from £228,000 to £315,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS located?

1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS sits in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS 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 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School (154m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is Church Meadow, 211m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BS

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Church Meadow

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

1 Church Meadow is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3BS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on dual fuel. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and outbuildings. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 is 45.4% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from May 2012

EPC improved fromF37toE41

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

LPGDual

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Church Meadow 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.

1 Church Meadow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£458,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£315,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2012Most recent
£315,000
+38.2%over 8 years
6 May 2004
£228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3BS: £535,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in HP1 3BS

On the street

Versus other Church Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Church Meadow lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £4,829

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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HP1 3NZ

3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

£380k

1 Coulser Close

HP1 3NU

3 bed

£572k

1 Bards Corner

HP1 3RR

3 bed2 bath

£285k

1 Austin Mews, High Street

HP1 3AF

1 bed1 bath

£285k

1 Church Cottages, Great Gaddesden

HP1 3BU

1 bed1 bath

£506k

1 Bodwell Close

HP1 3RG

4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Hemel Hempstead report

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

0.2 km

Church Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 3BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 3BS

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

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