What type of property is 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA last sold for £685,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £345,000 in December 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1999 and June 2014, 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA rose from £345,000 to £685,000, a change of £340,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA had any planning applications?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in April 2011 under ref. 4/00317/11/FHA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA located?

1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

Police records around 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA 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 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

The closest primary school to 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA is Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (146m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longdean School (506m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Caro Lane, HP3 8NA is Hobbs Hill Wood School, 250m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Caro Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NA

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Caro Lane

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

1 Caro Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8NA). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £989,000 is 44.4% above the 2014 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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.

1 Caro Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from May 2010

EPC improved fromE51toC73

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Caro Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Caro Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NA

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby

Apr 2011
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Front porch and single storey side extension
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
4/00317/11/FHA
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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.

Current estimate

£989,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£685,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2014Most recent
£685,000
+17.5%over 3 years
7 October 2010
£583,000
+69.0%over 10 years
16 December 1999
£345,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in HP3 8NA: £550,000 (2007–2007).

Nearby sales in HP3 8NA

3 Caro Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NA
Sold Jun 2007
£550,000

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hobbs Hill Wood School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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