47 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
About 47 Burns Drive
47 Burns Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7NP). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 51 m² this is the 20th 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.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in October 2009. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 1998–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 72% above the 2009 sale of £107,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£195/sq ft) was about 16.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
47 Burns Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation upgraded
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
47 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
47 Burns Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 11 years.
£107,000
Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
22 October 2009Most recent
£107,000
3 April 2006
£107,500
+29.5%over 3 years22 May 2002
£83,000
+93.0%over 3 years27 August 1998
£43,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 7NP: £203,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in HP2 7NP
27 Burns Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7NP
Sold Oct 2025
£180,5007 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
£203,000
Versus other Burns Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 47 Burns Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,098
Street avg £2,588
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 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







