When did 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD last change hands?

28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD last sold for £304,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £307,500 in July 2016, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

Across 2 sales between July 2016 and October 2020, 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD fell from £307,500 to £304,000, a change of £3,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

The current EPC rating for 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD use?

The latest EPC at 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD is in council tax band D.

How safe is the area around 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

Police records around 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD 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 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

The closest primary school to 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD is Nash Mills Church of England Primary School (419m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kings Langley School (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD?

The closest bus stop to 28 Grover House, The Embankment, HP3 9GD is Red Lion Lane, 120m away. The nearest rail option is Apsley Rail Station, 836m away.

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28 Grover House, The Embankment, Nash Mills Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9GD

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 28 Grover House

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

28 Grover House is a two-bedroom property in Nash Mills Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. At 63 m² this is the 30th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (69 versus a best of 83). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sale on file: £304,000 in October 2020.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

LiftYes
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.

28 Grover House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2036

9 years remaining

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21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Grover House, The Embankment, Nash Mills Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Grover House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£304,000

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2020Most recent
£304,000
-1.1%over 4 years
28 July 2016
£307,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 9GD: £240,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in HP3 9GD

On the street

Versus other The Embankment homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 28 Grover House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,825

Street avg £4,848

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.4 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.

£301k

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1 Apsley Grange

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1 Barn Close

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1 Barnard Way

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2 bed1 bath

£175k

1 Basildon Court, Croxley Road, Nash Mills Wharf

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Butterfly Crescent, Nash Mills Wharf

HP3 9GS

1 bed1 bath

£385k

1 Brereton Court

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3 bed1 bath

£209k

1 Albion Court, Ebberns Road

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1 bed1 bath

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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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

Red Lion Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Nash Mills Church of England Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 9GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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