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2 Clayton Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LF

2 planning records

Estimated value

£1,242,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£850,000)+46%
  • Against HP3 8LF's recent median (£760,000)+63%

Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
242 m²
2605 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£1,242,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£850,000)+46%
  • Against HP3 8LF's recent median (£760,000)+63%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Clayton Drive is modelled from its 242 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP3 8LF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    242 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in HP3 8LF

    3 sales, median £760,000 (2010–2005)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2010Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 17 September 2007Most recent

    £850,000

    +13.3%over 2 years

  2. 14 September 2005

    £750,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in HP3 8LF: £760,000 (2010–2005).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Clayton Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 2 Clayton Drive

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

2 Clayton Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8LF). It has a recorded floor area of 242 m² (around 2605 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

It hasn't traded since September 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,242,000 is 46.1% above the 2007 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

2 Clayton Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 February 2033

6 years remaining
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Clayton Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 2 Clayton Drive is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 2 Clayton Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LF

2decisions7documents1nearby
  1. Jun 2008
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Works to trees

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    4/01102/08/TPO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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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.
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Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pancake Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Leverstock Green Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary448m
  • Hobbs Hill Wood Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
  • Longdean SchoolSecondary1.1km
  • Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary1.2km

Nearest stops

  • Pancake LaneBus stop84m
  • Chambersbury LaneBus stop154m
  • GreenacresBus stop280m
  • The Leather Bottle PHBus stop379m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences937 reports34%
  • Anti-social Behaviour630 reports23%
  • Other Theft265 reports10%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson174 reports6%

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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 8LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 8LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Clayton Drive is modelled from its 242 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in HP3 8LF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 2 Clayton Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Clayton Drive was lodged in February 2023 at band C and is valid until February 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 2 Clayton Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from HP3 8LF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
2 Clayton Drive is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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