What kind of home is 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL last sold for £345,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and September 2010, 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL rose from £155,000 to £345,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL use?

The latest EPC at 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL in?

7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

Police records around 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (257% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

The closest primary school to 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL is Broadfield Academy (579m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Adeyfield Academy (209m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Abel Close, HP2 4BL is School, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Abel Close

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

7 Abel Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4BL). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in September 2010. Across 1998–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £565,000 sits 63.8% above the 2010 sale of £345,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Apr 2010

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Abel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Abel Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£565,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£345,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2010Most recent
£345,000
+122.6%over 12 years
25 August 1998
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 4BL: £535,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in HP2 4BL

On the street

Versus other Abel Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Abel Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,974

Street avg £3,343

Below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

On par

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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 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

0.1 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Adeyfield Academy. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 4BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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