What type of property is 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU?

3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU is a detached house.

What did 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU sell for?

3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU last sold for £357,950 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU?

3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU located?

3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU?

Police records around 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU show an average of 332 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU?

The closest primary school to 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU is Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School (435m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Astley Cooper School (699m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Argus Gardens, HP2 7AU is Shenley Road, 302m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Argus Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Argus Gardens

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

3 Argus Gardens is a detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in April 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 is 30.5% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

3 Argus Gardens sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Argus Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Argus Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

3 Argus Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£357,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 April 2016Most recent
£357,950

Median price across the last 4 sales in HP2 7AU: £315,798 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in HP2 7AU

On the street

Versus other Argus Gardens homes

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

3 Argus Gardens is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 84 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.3 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

332/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Shenley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School. 16 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 7AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 7AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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