What type of property is 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX is a detached house.

When did 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX last change hands?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX last sold for £600,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 8LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX had any planning applications?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX located?

18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

Police records around 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX 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 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

The closest primary school to 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX is Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School (499m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longdean School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX?

The closest bus stop to 18 Bartel Close, HP3 8LX is Chambersbury Lane, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Bartel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LX

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Bartel Close

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

18 Bartel Close is a detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8LX). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (125 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £600,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £811,000 is 35.2% above the 2025 sale price.

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bartel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 18 Bartel Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LX

2decisions2extensions19documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2023
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey front extension, demolition of part of garage, 2 single storey rear extensions and associated alterations.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
22/00891/FHA
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ExtensionJun 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

18 Bartel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£811,000

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Last sold (2025)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 March 2025Most recent
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8LX: £725,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in HP3 8LX

On the street

Versus other Bartel Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Bartel Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,659

Street avg £4,927

Strongly below

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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

0.1 km

Chambersbury Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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