What kind of home is Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB is a semi-detached house.

When did Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB last change hands?

Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB last sold for £680,000 in January 2016, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

The current EPC rating for Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB use?

The latest EPC at Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB in?

Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB sits in Shendish, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district.

Is Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB in a safe area?

Police records around Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB show an average of 211 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

The closest primary school to Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB is Two Waters Primary School (231m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings Langley School (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB?

The closest bus stop to Shendish Cottage, HP3 0AB is Sainsbury's, 559m away. The nearest rail option is Apsley Rail Station, 590m away.

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Shendish Cottage, Shendish, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0AB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Shendish Cottage

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

Shendish Cottage is a semi-detached house in Shendish, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0AB). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 130 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 8 EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (January 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £880,000 is 29.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

Shendish Cottage's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Nov 2023

Current Certificate

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

—

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 November 2023

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Shendish Cottage, Shendish, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Shendish Cottage 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.

Shendish Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£880,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£680,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 January 2016Most recent
£680,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0AB: £620,000 (2025–2006).

Nearby sales in HP3 0AB

On the street

Versus the street

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

Habitable Rooms for Shendish Cottage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,231

Street avg £9,738

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Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 92 m²

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Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

Years Held

11 years

Street avg 13 years

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Sainsbury's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Two Waters Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP3 0AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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