What type of property is 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX last change hands?

16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX last sold for £685,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £750,000 in December 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2006 and August 2013, 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX fell from £750,000 to £685,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly -1.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The current EPC rating for 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX 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 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX located?

16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX sits in Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

Police records around 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX 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 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The closest primary school to 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is St Rose's Catholic Infant School (768m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The closest bus stop to 16 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is Meadow Way, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 411m away.

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16 Laurel Bank, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Laurel Bank

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

16 Laurel Bank is a five-bedroom detached house in Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0NX). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very 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 84).

On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,013,000 is 47.9% above the 2013 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5

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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 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jun 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

5%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Laurel Bank, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Laurel Bank 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.

16 Laurel Bank saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,013,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£685,000

Growth on file: -1.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2013Most recent
£685,000
+10.5%over 3 years
12 November 2009
£620,000
-17.3%over 2 years
21 December 2006
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0NX: £1,200,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HP3 0NX

On the street

Versus other Laurel Bank homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Laurel Bank stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,806

Street avg £5,820

Strongly below

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 181 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Cross Farm Mews, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon

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£2.4m

1 Blytheswood, Sheethanger Lane, Felden

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6 bed

£658k

1 Bell Green, Church Street, Bovingdon

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Meadow Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Rose's Catholic Infant School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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Common questions

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