Flat 1, 69 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3EJ
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a one-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. At 45 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–47 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 72). The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
At 45 m² the property is well over the postcode median (34 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2017. Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 19.9% above the 2017 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Listed buildingYes
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 1 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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£190,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 12 years.
£158,500
Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
13 January 2017Most recent
£158,500
+27.8%over 11 years4 February 2005
£124,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3EJ: £100,000 (2023–2007).
Versus other High Street homes
Flat 1 is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£3,522
Street avg £3,940
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 34 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
16/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
The Old Town Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
George Street Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB







