What type of property is 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ last sold for £140,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ located?

26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

Police records around 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ 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 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ is Brockswood Primary School (297m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Astley Cooper School (773m).

What transport links are near 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Blair Close, HP2 7QJ is Coleridge Crescent, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Blair Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Blair Close

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

26 Blair Close is a mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity. At 44 m² this is the 7th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 30 units on file.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £140,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 18.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 52.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromF36toD61

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Blair Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Blair Close 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.

26 Blair Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 April 2025Most recent
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 7QJ: £160,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in HP2 7QJ

On the street

Versus other Blair Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Blair Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,746

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Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 45 m²

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Coleridge Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Brockswood Primary School. 11 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 7QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 7QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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