What type of property is 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN last change hands?

18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN last sold for £95,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,950 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and October 2011, 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN rose from £32,950 to £95,000, a change of £62,050. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The current EPC rating for 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HP3 8TN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN heated?

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

What council tax band is 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

18 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 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN located?

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

Is 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN 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 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The closest primary school to 18 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.

What is the nearest station to 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN?

The closest bus stop to 18 Barra Close, HP3 8TN is Barra Close, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Barra Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TN

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Barra Close

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

18 Barra Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 8TN). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 sits 97.9% above the 2011 sale of £95,000. Last sold in October 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

18 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.

18 Barra Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£95,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2011Most recent
£95,000
+188.3%over 15 years
14 February 1996
£32,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 8TN: £310,000 (2023–2018).

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.

18 Barra Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,159

Street avg £3,249

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Full Hemel Hempstead report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady 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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