What kind of home is 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

24 Crossways, HP3 8PU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

24 Crossways, HP3 8PU last sold for £550,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,500 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and April 2023, 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU rose from £285,500 to £550,000, a change of £264,500. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

The current EPC rating for 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

24 Crossways, HP3 8PU has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 8PU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU use?

The latest EPC at 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

24 Crossways, HP3 8PU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU in?

24 Crossways, HP3 8PU sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU show an average of 211 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

The closest primary school to 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU is Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School (568m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Adeyfield Academy (859m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU?

The closest bus stop to 24 Crossways, HP3 8PU is Green Dell Way, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Crossways, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Crossways

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

24 Crossways is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8PU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£440/sq ft) was about 41.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £550,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Sept 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Crossways, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 24 Crossways, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8PU

1 live now

0decisions1extensions1nearby

Mar 2026
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
First floor side extension. Single storey rear extension. Garage conversion.
Extension
Reference
26/00582/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.

24 Crossways valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£588,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2023Most recent
£550,000
+92.6%over 19 years
2 December 2003
£285,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8PU: £545,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in HP3 8PU

On the street

Versus other Crossways homes

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

Years Held for 24 Crossways lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,741

Street avg £3,790

Strongly above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 113 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Green Dell Way — 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 8PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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