What kind of home is 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA last change hands?

5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA last sold for £190,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £67,500 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

Across 3 sales between November 1995 and January 2013, 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA rose from £67,500 to £190,000, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP2 7SA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA in?

5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

Police records around 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA 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.

What schools are near 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

The closest primary school to 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA is Brockswood Primary School (455m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Astley Cooper School (910m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birch Leys, HP2 7SA is Half Moon Meadow, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Birch Leys

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

5 Birch Leys is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7SA). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 sits 86.8% above the 2013 sale of £190,000. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2013).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birch Leys 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£190,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2013Most recent
£190,000
+10.1%over 8 years
12 September 2004
£172,500
+155.6%over 8 years
3 November 1995
£67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP2 7SA: £330,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in HP2 7SA

On the street

Versus other Birch Leys homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Birch Leys lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,115

Street avg £4,496

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

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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

0.0 km

Half Moon Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Brockswood Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP2 7SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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