What kind of home is 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

The current EPC rating for 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP use?

The latest EPC at 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP 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.

Which area is 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP in?

55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP sits in Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

Police records around 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP 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.

What schools are near 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

The closest primary school to 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP is Belswains Primary School (496m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Longdean School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP?

The closest bus stop to 55a, Belswains Lane, HP3 9PP is Belmont Road, 140m away. The nearest rail option is Apsley Rail Station, 458m away.

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55a, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 9PP). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD63

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55a 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.

55a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 9PP: £565,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HP3 9PP

On the street

Versus other Belswains Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

55a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£270k

1 Apsley Grange

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1 Athelstan Mews, Athelstan Road

HP3 9QE

£297k

1 Canal View House, Lawn Lane

HP3 9HS

£247k

1 Barn Close

HP3 9PJ

2 bed1 bath

£316k

1 Blackwell House, The Embankment, Nash Mills Wharf

HP3 9FX

2 bed2 bath

£227k

1 Albion Court, Ebberns Road

HP3 9DE

1 bed1 bath

£226k

1 Bond Court, Stationers Place

HP3 9YP

£225k

1 Belswains Green

HP3 9PL

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Belmont Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Belswains Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 9PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 9PP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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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