23 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
About 23 Burns Drive
23 Burns Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7NP). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 8th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–99 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 30 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in January 2002. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 sits 174.2% above the 2002 sale of £75,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
23 Burns Drive 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.
Sales history & valuation
23 Burns Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£207,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.1% per year over 4 years.
£75,500
Growth on file: 18.1% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
16 January 2002Most recent
£75,500
+101.3%over 4 years5 November 1997
£37,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 7NP: £203,000 (2023–2022).
Nearby sales in HP2 7NP
7 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold Nov 2023
£360,0001 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold Aug 2023
£390,00045 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold Jul 2022
£190,00053 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold May 2022
£203,00063 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold Feb 2022
£150,000
Versus other Burns Drive homes
23 Burns Drive is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,573
Street avg £2,546
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Coleridge Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Holtsmere End Junior School. 13 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB







