What type of property is 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

17 Longlands, HP2 4DG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

17 Longlands, HP2 4DG last sold for £135,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and November 2011, 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG rose from £120,000 to £135,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The current EPC rating for 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

17 Longlands, HP2 4DG has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

17 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.

Where is 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG located?

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

How safe is the area around 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

Police records around 17 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.

Which schools serve 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Longlands, HP2 4DG is Longlands, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Longlands

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

17 Longlands is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. At 59 m² this is the 18th 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 across 28 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2006–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 49.6% above the 2011 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Sept 2010

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

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

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£135,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2011Most recent
£135,000
+12.5%over 5 years
15 June 2006
£120,000

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.

17 Longlands is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £2,718

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Clinton End

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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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