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2 Abingdon House, Grover Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5FW

16 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 Abingdon House

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

2 Abingdon House is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 5FW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). 16 planning records sit against the property, 13 approved, 3 refused.

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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 2)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Low Energy Lighting
3%91%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abingdon House, Grover Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5FW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abingdon House has been through 13 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

16 applications on record at 2 Abingdon House, Grover Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5FW

16decisions121documents6nearby
  1. Feb 2007
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing buildings and construction of four apartment blocks with associated landscaping and underground car park

    Documents
    62 docs on file
    Reference
    4/02643/05/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • The 121 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

2 Abingdon House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Grover Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Abingdon House is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Abingdon House

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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
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.

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

Randalls Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

George Street Primary School. 35 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 5FW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP2 5FW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 5FW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 2 Abingdon House, Grover Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5FW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.