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6 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA

5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Birch Leys

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

6 Birch Leys is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP2 7SA). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 is 46.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 41.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Birch Leys has no planning applications on record.

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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.

6 Birch Leys has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£300,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2015Most recent

    £300,000

    +53.8%over 5 years
  2. 29 September 2010

    £195,000

    +5.4%over 6 years
  3. 1 June 2004

    £185,000

    +86.9%over 4 years
  4. 5 August 1999

    £99,000

    +12.5%
  5. 22 April 1999

    £88,000

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

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.

6 Birch Leys outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £4,364

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Birch Leys

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

332/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP2 7SA

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.