What kind of home is 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ last change hands?

2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ last sold for £510,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in March 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2006 and July 2023, 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ rose from £285,000 to £510,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ in?

2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ 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 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

The closest primary school to 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ is Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School (631m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Adeyfield Academy (828m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Ashmore Gardens, HP3 8NZ is Tile Kiln Lane, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Ashmore Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a two-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 37.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £510,000 in July 2023.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Ashmore Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£510,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 July 2023Most recent
£510,000
+78.9%over 17 years
6 March 2006
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8NZ: £500,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in HP3 8NZ

On the street

Versus other Ashmore Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,050

Street avg £4,480

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Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tile Kiln Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

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