What type of property is 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ?

54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ?

54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 80% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 0DJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ located?

54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ in a safe area?

Police records around 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ?

The closest primary school to 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ is Pixies Hill Primary School (1.4km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (2.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ?

The closest bus stop to 54a, Box Lane, HP3 0DJ is Sheethanger Common, 91m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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54a, Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 54a

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

54a is a detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (229 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2009from Jul 2009

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2024from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 54a, Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

54a 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.

54a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0DJ: £1,270,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HP3 0DJ

On the street

Versus other Box Lane homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

54a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 237 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 10.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

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.

Full Hemel Hempstead report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sheethanger Common — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Pixies Hill Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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