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Corn Cottage, Hemel Hempstead Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LA

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 10
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Corn Cottage

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

Corn Cottage is a detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8LA). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a G (score 10), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it F (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to E (score 47), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £612,000 sits 53% above the 2012 sale of £400,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 15.5% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (August 2012).

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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.

Corn Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G10
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromF37toE50
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
28%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2014from Jul 2012
Main Fuel
GasOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%30%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromE39toD57
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Dec 2019
EPC improved fromD57toG10
Main Fuel
OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
100%54%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC GPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Corn Cottage, Hemel Hempstead Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Corn Cottage has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Corn Cottage saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£612,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£400,000

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 August 2012Most recent

    £400,000

    +6.7%over 7 years

  2. 26 April 2005

    £375,000

    +5.3%over 12 months

  3. 3 May 2004

    £356,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8LA: £610,000 (2022–2010).

On the street

Versus other Hemel Hempstead Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Corn Cottage is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,670

Street avg £5,956

Strongly below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

8.8 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Corn Cottage

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

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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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Corner Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School. 8 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 8LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 8LA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.7dB

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 Corn Cottage, Hemel Hempstead Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.