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3 Farnham Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QT

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Farnham Close

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

3 Farnham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0QT). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 is 22.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£544/sq ft) was about 55.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 75 m² it's 27.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 7 EPCs). Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £439,500.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Farnham Close

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromE54toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
18%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Farnham Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Farnham Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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 in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£439,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2020Most recent

    £439,500

    +35.2%over 6 years

  2. 17 December 2014

    £325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0QT: £353,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Farnham Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Farnham Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,860

Street avg £4,095

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Farnham Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£547k

1 Claverton Close, Bovingdon

HP3 0QP

3 bed1 bath
£523k

1 Bunting Close

HP3 0FX

3 bed2 bath
£471k

1 Austins Mead, Bovingdon

HP3 0JX

3 bed1 bath
£671k

1 Birch Lane, Flaunden

HP3 0PT

3 bed3 bath
£703k

1 Bell Green, Church Street, Bovingdon

HP3 0LX

3 bed3 bath
£812k

1 Cross Farm Mews, Flaunden Lane, Bovingdon

HP3 0RL

3 bed
£584k

1 Ashridge Close, Bovingdon

HP3 0QG

4 bed2 bath
£604k

1 Anson Close, Bovingdon

HP3 0RZ

4 bed2 bath
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

0.6 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 0QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 0QT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Farnham Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.