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18 St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BD

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 St Albans Road

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

18 St Albans Road is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4BD). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in July 2010. At 83 m² the property is well over the postcode median (43 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £435,000 sits 123.1% above the 2010 sale of £195,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 16% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromE42toD56
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2021from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromD56toE50
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2021from Jun 2021
EPC improved fromE50toD55
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property 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 18 St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 18 St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BD

2decisions9documents4nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Nov 2010
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of semi-detached dwelling to one 2-bed flat and one 1-bed flat

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    4/01642/10/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

18 St Albans Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£435,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 July 2010Most recent

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 4BD: £133,350 (2012–2002).

On the street

Versus other St Albans Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 18 St Albans Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 St Albans Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£431k

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1 Burleigh Road

HP2 4PT

£454k

1 Chervil Road

HP2 4GQ

3 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Chilham Close

HP2 4UG

3 bed
£467k

1 Clinton End

HP2 4PD

3 bed1 bath
£499k

1 Cumberlow Place

HP2 4PW

3 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Barley Croft

HP2 4UY

4 bed
£539k

1 Caister Close

HP2 4UQ

3 bed2 bath
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.
Full Hemel Hempstead report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Riverside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Tudor Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 HP2 4BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP2 4BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 4BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 St Albans Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.