What type of property is 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG is a detached house.

When did 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG last change hands?

8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG last sold for £660,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (2,164 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 0DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG located?

8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

Police records around 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG 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.

Which schools serve 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

The closest primary school to 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG is Pixies Hill Primary School (867m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Copper Beech Close, HP3 0DG is Boxmoor House School, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 687m away.

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8a, Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DG

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

201 m²

2164 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £1,113,000 sits 68.6% above the 2012 sale of £660,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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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.

8a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jul 2012

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Copper Beech Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

8a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£660,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 November 2012Most recent
£660,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0DG: £1,070,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in HP3 0DG

On the street

Versus other Copper Beech Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,284

Street avg £3,777

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Floor Area

201 m²

Street avg 223 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 7.8 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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1 Beechwood Park

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1 Copper Beech Close

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4 bed2 bath

£958k

1 Corncrake Grove

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1 Box Lane

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£832k

1 Cross Farm Mews, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon

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1 Bushfield Road, Bovingdon

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£729k

1 Avocet Road

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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

0.1 km

Boxmoor House School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Pixies Hill Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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FAQ

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