What kind of home is 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

1 Longlands, HP2 4DG is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG last change hands?

1 Longlands, HP2 4DG last sold for £169,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £103,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and July 2023, 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG rose from £103,000 to £169,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

1 Longlands, HP2 4DG has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 64 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP2 4DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

1 Longlands, HP2 4DG 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 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG in?

1 Longlands, HP2 4DG sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

Police records around 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG 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 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The closest primary school to 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG is Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (394m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Adeyfield Academy (434m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Longlands, HP2 4DG is Longlands, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DG

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Longlands

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

1 Longlands is a one-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 27th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 11.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 22.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £169,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

33%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Longlands 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.

1 Longlands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£169,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2023Most recent
£169,000
+64.1%over 10 years
4 September 2012
£103,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 4DG: £190,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in HP2 4DG

On the street

Versus other Longlands homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Longlands runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,641

Street avg £2,693

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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 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

Longlands — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP2 4DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 4DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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