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79a, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 79a

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

79a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hemel Hempstead (HP3 9PP). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 132 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £609,000 sits 76.5% above the 2015 sale of £345,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Nov 2018
EPC improved fromD64toC77
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%47%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79a, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79a has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

79a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£345,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2015Most recent

    £345,000

    +38.0%over 6 years

  2. 26 May 2009

    £250,000

    -37.5%over 5 years

  3. 5 April 2004

    £400,000

    +75.4%over 2 years

  4. 2 May 2001

    £228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 9PP: £565,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Belswains Lane homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 79a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,614

Street avg £3,670

Below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£519k

1 Candlefield Close

HP3 9UP

4 bed2 bath
£473k

1 Alldicks Road

HP3 9JJ

4 bed1 bath
£473k

1 Bittern Close

HP3 9FQ

4 bed
£433k

1 Aston Close

HP3 9HJ

4 bed2 bath
£465k

1 Bridgeview Close

HP3 9AD

3 bed2 bath
£439k

1 Athelstan Road

HP3 9QE

3 bed
£385k

1 Brereton Court

HP3 9JS

3 bed1 bath
£455k

1 Barnard Way

HP3 9EX

2 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.
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

Belmont Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Belswains Primary School. 25 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 9PP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HP3 9PP

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 79a, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.