Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL
3 planning records
Estimated value
£659,000
- Since the 2016 sale (£525,000)+26%
- Against HP2 4BL's recent median (£535,000)+23%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
173 m²
1862 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£659,000
- Against its 2016 sale (£525,000)+26%
- Against HP2 4BL's recent median (£535,000)+23%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 14 Abel Close is modelled from its 173 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP2 4BL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
173 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2016
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in HP2 4BL
5 sales, median £535,000 (2025–2021)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Price for 14 Abel Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.
Sales timeline
5 October 2016Most recent
£525,000
+356.5%over 21 years7 August 1995
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 4BL: £535,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in HP2 4BL
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 14 Abel Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
14 Abel Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4BL). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 173 m² the property is well over the postcode median (116 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £659,000 is 25.5% above the 2016 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Utility roomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 14 Abel Close
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
14 Abel Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jun 2026
Current Certificate
Jun 2016EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 20 June 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
14 Abel Close has an approved front extension on the planning record.
3 applications on record at 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL
3decisions3extensions14documents4nearby
- Jun 2008PorchFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension, front porch and roof alterations
Extension- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- 4/00989/08/FHA
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchJul 2018Decision
- PorchAug 2009Decision
Unlock 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
- The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Abel Close homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 14 Abel Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,035
Street avg £3,489
Floor Area
173 m²
Street avg 121 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.4 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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.
Crime
332/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
The Adeyfield Academy. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- The Adeyfield AcademySecondary209m
- Broadfield AcademyPrimary579m
- Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary640m
- Hobletts Manor Junior SchoolPrimary739m
Nearest stops
- SchoolBus stop132m
- Windmill Road EastBus stop161m
- White Hart RoadBus stop310m
- Windmill Road SouthBus stop319m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,718 reports34%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,064 reports21%
- Other Theft416 reports8%
- Shoplifting396 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP2 4BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £895 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 14 Abel Close is modelled from its 173 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP2 4BL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 14 Abel Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 14 Abel Close was lodged in June 2016 at band D and expired in June 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 14 Abel Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP2 4BL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 14 Abel Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in HP2 4BLSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- HP 2 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 14 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales