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5 Bittern Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FQ

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Bittern Close

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

5 Bittern Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 9FQ). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £579,000 sits 55.4% above the 2015 sale of £372,500. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2018. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 124 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 8 EPCs). Last sold in February 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Oct 2013
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

May 2026from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD64toC74
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bittern Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Bittern Close, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9FQ

1decisions1extensions4documents2nearby
  1. Jul 2018
    Garage ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Internal alterations/conversion of garage to kitchen/diner; front and rear alterations to windows and doors

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    4/01322/18/LDP
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Bittern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£579,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£372,500

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 February 2015Most recent

    £372,500

    +32.1%over 8 years

  2. 11 April 2006

    £282,000

    +29.4%over 4 years

  3. 2 August 2001

    £217,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 9FQ: £480,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Bittern Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Bittern Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,004

Street avg £4,046

Below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Bittern Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Nash Mills Church of England Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP3 9FQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 9FQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 9FQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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