What type of property is 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN last change hands?

1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN last sold for £167,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £105,950 in May 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2003 and June 2017, 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN rose from £105,950 to £167,000, a change of £61,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN located?

1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

Police records around 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN 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.

Which schools serve 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The closest primary school to 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School (515m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longdean School (444m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is Barra Close, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barra Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TN

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Barra Close

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

1 Barra Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8TN). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 4th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 20 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 15% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 53.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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 Barra Close'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 30 Jul 2022

Current Certificate

Jul 2012

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 July 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barra Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barra Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Barra Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£167,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2017Most recent
£167,000
+33.6%over 9 years
7 August 2007
£125,000
+18.0%over 4 years
1 May 2003
£105,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8TN: £352,500 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in HP3 8TN

On the street

Versus other Barra Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Barra Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,630

Street avg £3,065

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Hemel Hempstead report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barra Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longdean School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 8TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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