What kind of home is 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX last sold for £140,000 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

The current EPC rating for 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP12 3AX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX use?

The latest EPC at 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX 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 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX in?

40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP12 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

Police records around 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX show an average of 125 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

The closest primary school to 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX is Oakridge School (398m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wycombe High School (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX?

The closest bus stop to 40b, Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3AX is Oakridge Road, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40b, Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3AX

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40b

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

40b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in High Wycombe (HP12 3AX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 87 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a basement. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in June 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 85% above the 2004 sale of £140,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
BasementYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40b, Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

40b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 June 2004Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3AX: £238,100 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in HP12 3AX

On the street

Versus other Abercromby Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40b outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,609

Street avg £1,964

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Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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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1 Acorn Gardens

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£220k

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2 bed1 bath

£214k

1 Birinus Close

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Banner Court, Eaton Avenue

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2 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Castleview Gardens

HP12 3UD

1 bed1 bath

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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Crime

125/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oakridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oakridge School. 19 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP12 3AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3AX

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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