5 Bencroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UX is a freehold terraced property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £331,227 , which equates to approximately £550 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2012 for £175,000. Since then, the value has increased by £156,227, representing a 89.3% increase, or approximately 6.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £331,227 is:

  • 20.0% lower than the average property price on Bencroft Road
  • 11.9% lower than the average in the HP2 5UX postcode area
  • and 27.5% lower than the average price for Hemel Hempstead as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in HP2 5UX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£331,227
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£550
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Bencroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, HP2 5UX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2024.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Mar 2022. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to HP2 5UX

14 th / 20
Price Rank
12% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
12 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in HP2 5UX , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 17 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£331,227
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
20 Apr 2012
£175,000
Leasehold
+170.9 %
13 Mar 1995
£64,600
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 590 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2019
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £269,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2015
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £189,950
sale date: 18 Oct 2013
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £187,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2007
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 24 May 2004

Data Sources

The property at 5 Bencroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5UX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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