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3 Bryfield Cottages, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0PD

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 42
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Bryfield Cottages

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

3 Bryfield Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0PD). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 33.3% below the 2023 sale of £540,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£577/sq ft) was about 51.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £540,000.

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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.

3 Bryfield Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E42
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Aug 2011
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
11%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2022from Mar 2012
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bryfield Cottages, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

2 applications on record at 3 Bryfield Cottages, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0PD

2decisions2extensions12documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2019
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear infill extension and hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    4/00274/19/LDP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2016.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£540,000

Growth on file: 15.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 November 2023Most recent

    £540,000

    +181.1%over 7 years
  2. 3 November 2016

    £192,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0PD: £456,500 (2022–2009).

On the street

Versus other Flaunden Lane homes

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

On years held, 3 Bryfield Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,207

Street avg £5,384

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bryfield Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.

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

0.0 km

Flaunden Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Bovingdon Primary Academy. 2 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 HP3 0PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 0PD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low
55 dB
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Bryfield Cottages, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0PD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.