What kind of home is 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ?

8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ last change hands?

8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ last sold for £273,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in May 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2018 and February 2023, 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ rose from £245,000 to £273,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ?

8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ?

8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ in?

8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ sits in Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ 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 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ is Gaddesden Row JMI School (1.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, HP2 6HZ is Bradden Lane, 179m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HZ

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bradden Cottages

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

8 Bradden Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP2 6HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 is 10.6% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £273,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from May 2022

EPC improved fromF36toE40

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bradden Cottages, Bradden Lane, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bradden Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£273,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2023Most recent
£273,000
+11.4%over 4 years
24 May 2018
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 6HZ: £400,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in HP2 6HZ

On the street

Versus other Bradden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Bradden Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,875

Street avg £5,277

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Bradden Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Gaddesden Row JMI School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 6HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 6HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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