How energy efficient is 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is B with a score of 82 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a A recorded in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft). That makes it about 60% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP1 3BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS use?

The latest EPC at 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS 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 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS in?

5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS sits in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

Police records around 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS 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 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The closest primary school to 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School (154m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Church Meadow, HP1 3BS is Church Meadow, 211m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5a, Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BS

EPC B

Estimated value

£168,000

Against HP1 3BS's recent median (£535,000)-69%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. 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

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 82

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£168,000

Against HP1 3BS's recent median (£535,000)-69%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5a is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 3BS. 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
34 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in HP1 3BS
5 sales, median £535,000 (2022–2018)

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Planning	None on this home	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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

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 3BS: £535,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in HP1 3BS

Risks

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Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3BS). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. Earlier certificates rated it A (May 2026); the latest reading is one band lower. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 34 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–136 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B, with this unit at the top.

At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 27 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

5a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

B82

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2026

EPC improved fromA97toB82

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

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.

Full Hemel Hempstead report

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

0.2 km

Church Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Nearest schools

Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary154m
Potten End CofE Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km
Gaddesden Row JMI SchoolPrimary2.7km

Nearest stops

Church MeadowBus stop211m
Piper's HillBus stop395m
The Old ForgeBus stop1.1km
The Church of St LawrenceBus stop1.2km

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 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

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo mains gas

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 5a is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in HP1 3BS. 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. No sale is recorded for 5a, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. 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 5a was lodged in July 2026 at band B and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5a. 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 3 schools and 20 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP1 3BS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 5a 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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