What type of property is 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR last change hands?

1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR last sold for £550,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £149,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1999 and July 2025, 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR rose from £149,000 to £550,000, a change of £401,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR located?

1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP1 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

Police records around 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR 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 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

The closest primary school to 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR is St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy (189m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (340m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bards Corner, HP1 3RR is Catkin Close, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bards Corner, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RR

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Bards Corner

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

1 Bards Corner is a three-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP1 3RR). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

A recent sale: £550,000 in July 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from May 2021

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bards Corner, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bards Corner has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 1 Bards Corner was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£572,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£550,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2025Most recent
£550,000
+13.4%over 4 years
24 June 2021
£485,000
+136.6%over 19 years
19 September 2001
£205,000
+37.6%over 2 years
27 May 1999
£149,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP1 3RR: £446,000 (2018–2002).

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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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Crime

16/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Catkin Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Cuthbert Mayne Voluntary Catholic Junior Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP1 3RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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