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17 West Dene, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HU

Notable viewsExtendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 West Dene

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

17 West Dene is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP2 6HU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and a self-contained annexe. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 57.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £440,000 in June 2023.

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 West Dene, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 West Dene has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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 West Dene valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 June 2023Most recent

    £440,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 6HU: £400,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other West Dene homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 17 West Dene runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,889

Street avg £3,892

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 West Dene

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

Larger 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£454k

1 Hunting Gate

HP2 6NX

3 bed1 bath
£428k

1 Chequers End, Gaddesden Row

HP2 6HH

3 bed1 bath
£486k

1 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, Gaddesden Row

HP2 6HZ

3 bed2 bath
£409k

1 Argyll Road

HP2 6NE

3 bed2 bath
£341k

1 Avon Square

HP2 6DZ

3 bed
£341k

1 Essex Mead

HP2 6LF

3 bed
£642k

1 Hoo Cottages, Ledgemore Lane, Great Gaddesden

HP2 6HF

3 bed1 bath
£383k

1 Craigavon Road

HP2 6AZ

2 bed1 bath
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

Bradden Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Gaddesden Row JMI School. 3 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 6HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP2 6HU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 6HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

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 17 West Dene, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.