What type of property is 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL last change hands?

31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL last sold for £131,500 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and January 2023, 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL rose from £59,950 to £131,500, a change of £71,550. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

The current EPC rating for 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL 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 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL located?

31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

Police records around 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL 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.

Which schools serve 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

The closest primary school to 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL is Brockswood Primary School (386m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Astley Cooper School (830m).

What is the nearest station to 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL?

The closest bus stop to 31 Ashby Court, HP2 7QL is Dunster Road, 267m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Ashby Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QL

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Ashby Court

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

31 Ashby Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7QL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 15th smallest of 35 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 35 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 33.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 27.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £131,500 in January 2023.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD56toE53

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Ashby Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Ashby Court 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.

31 Ashby Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£131,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

4 January 2023Most recent
£131,500
+119.3%over 22 years
3 April 2000
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 7QL: £179,950 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HP2 7QL

On the street

Versus other Ashby Court homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Ashby Court is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,684

Street avg £2,578

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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

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

0.3 km

Dunster Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brockswood Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP2 7QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 7QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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