What kind of home is 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX sell for?

17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX last sold for £325,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX use?

The latest EPC at 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX in?

17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

Police records around 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX 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 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

The closest primary school to 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX is George Street Primary School (465m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Laureate Academy (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX?

The closest bus stop to 17 Broadcroft, HP2 5YX is The Bounce, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Broadcroft, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5YX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Broadcroft

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

17 Broadcroft is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 5YX). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 is 18.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£351/sq ft) was about 65.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £325,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD67

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Broadcroft, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5YX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Broadcroft has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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 Broadcroft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 5YX: £196,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in HP2 5YX

On the street

Versus other Broadcroft homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Broadcroft runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,779

Street avg £2,519

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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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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

The Bounce — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

George Street Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP2 5YX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 5YX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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