What kind of home is 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ sell for?

140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ last sold for £175,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and September 2023, 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ rose from £135,000 to £175,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 58% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP12 3BJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ use?

The latest EPC at 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ 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 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ in?

140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ sits in High Wycombe. It falls within the HP12 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

Police records around 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ is Oakridge School (543m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wycombe High School (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 140 Abercromby Avenue, HP12 3BJ is The Half Moon PH, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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140 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 140 Abercromby Avenue

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

140 Abercromby Avenue is a semi-detached house in High Wycombe (HP12 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 40.6% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £175,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 140 Abercromby Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

140 Abercromby Avenue 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.

140 Abercromby Avenue's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£175,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£175,000
+29.6%over 19 years
20 October 2003
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP12 3BJ: £265,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in HP12 3BJ

On the street

Versus other Abercromby Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

140 Abercromby Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,303

Street avg £2,711

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Half Moon PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakridge School. 18 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 3BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP12 3BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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