What kind of home is 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL last change hands?

1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL last sold for £425,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in April 2016, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

Across 2 sales between April 2016 and September 2020, 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL rose from £360,000 to £425,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL in?

1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP11 postcode district in Buckinghamshire.

What is crime like near 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

Police records around 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL 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 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

The closest primary school to 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL is Beechview Academy (458m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Highcrest Academy (911m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bowden Lane, HP11 1DL is Chestnut Avenue, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bowden Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Bowden Lane

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

1 Bowden Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in High Wycombe (HP11 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 106), a 3-band jump.

Across 2016–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 is 16.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 53.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £425,000 in September 2020.

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromE49toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bowden Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bowden Lane 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£425,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2020Most recent
£425,000
+18.1%over 4 years
6 April 2016
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP11 1DL: £580,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in HP11 1DL

On the street

Versus other Bowden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Bowden Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,775

Street avg £4,550

Above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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.

Full High Wycombe report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

228/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chestnut Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Beechview Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP11 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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