What kind of home is 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP last change hands?

9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP last sold for £295,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £160,000 in December 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

Across 3 sales between December 2005 and October 2018, 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP rose from £160,000 to £295,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

The current EPC rating for 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 8DP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP use?

The latest EPC at 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP in?

9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

Police records around 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP 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.

What schools are near 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

The closest primary school to 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP is Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (227m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Adeyfield Academy (675m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP?

The closest bus stop to 9 Acorn Road, HP3 8DP is Belsize Road, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Acorn Road

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

9 Acorn Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8DP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 is 22.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 74.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £295,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Apr 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Acorn Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

9 Acorn Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£295,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2018Most recent
£295,000
-1.7%over 2 years
7 July 2016
£300,000
+87.5%over 10 years
21 December 2005
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8DP: £340,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in HP3 8DP

On the street

Versus other Acorn Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 9 Acorn Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,214

Street avg £3,642

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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 Alban Cottage, Leverstock Green Road

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Belsize Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP3 8DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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