What kind of home is 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

157a, London Road, HP11 1BT is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

The current EPC rating for 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

157a, London Road, HP11 1BT has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP11 1BT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT use?

The latest EPC at 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

157a, London Road, HP11 1BT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT in?

157a, London Road, HP11 1BT sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP11 postcode district in Buckinghamshire.

Is 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT in a safe area?

Police records around 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT show an average of 228 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

The closest primary school to 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT is Beechview Academy (615m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Highcrest Academy (733m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT?

The closest bus stop to 157a, London Road, HP11 1BT is Chestnut Avenue, 212m away. The nearest rail option is High Wycombe Rail Station, 839m away.

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157a, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BT

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 157a

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

157a is an end-of-terrace house in High Wycombe (HP11 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the 8th smallest of 54 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–226 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (55 m² across 53 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).

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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 3)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2009from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Nov 2019from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 157a, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

157a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 notable applications 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.

157a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 HP11 1BT: £286,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in HP11 1BT

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 157a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the High Wycombe district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

228/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chestnut Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Beechview Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP11 1BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP11 1BT

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FAQ

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