What type of property is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF last change hands?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF last sold for £456,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 63% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP2 6HF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF have?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF has council approval for side and rear extension granted in May 2016 under ref. 4/00364/16/FHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF located?

2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF sits in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

Police records around 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF 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 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

The closest primary school to 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF is Gaddesden Row JMI School (977m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, HP2 6HF is Whitehouse Farm, 893m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Hoo Cottages

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

2 Hoo Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP2 6HF). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension and solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in January 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £667,000 is 46.3% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from May 2014

EPC improved fromE43toD66

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleTriple

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and 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 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 2 Hoo Cottages.

1 application on record at 2 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HF

1decisions1extensions23documents3nearby

May 2016
Solar PanelsFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Two-storey side, single-storey side/rear extension, solar panels and roof lights
Extension
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
4/00364/16/FHA
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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.

Current estimate

£667,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£456,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 January 2016Most recent
£456,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in HP2 6HF: £587,500 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in HP2 6HF

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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

0.9 km

Whitehouse Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Gaddesden Row JMI School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP2 6HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 6HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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