What type of property is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS last sold for £350,000 in December 2007, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £273,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and December 2007, 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS rose from £273,000 to £350,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 0QS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS located?

2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS sits in Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

Police records around 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS 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 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

The closest primary school to 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS is Bovingdon Primary Academy (679m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Arden Close, HP3 0QS is The Grange, 207m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Arden Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Arden Close

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

2 Arden Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0QS). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in December 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £566,000 sits 61.7% above the 2007 sale of £350,000. At 90 m² it's 28.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (126 m² median across 4 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Arden Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Arden Close 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£566,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2007Most recent
£350,000
+28.2%over 4 years
10 December 2003
£273,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0QS: £520,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in HP3 0QS

On the street

Versus other Arden Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Arden Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £4,061

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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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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

0.2 km

The Grange — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bovingdon Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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