5 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £358,394 , which equates to approximately £546 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jan 2013 for £190,000. Since then, the value has increased by £168,394, representing a 88.6% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £358,394 is:

  • 15.8% lower than the average property price on Birch Leys
  • 12.1% lower than the average in the HP2 7SA postcode area
  • and 21.6% lower than the average price for Hemel Hempstead as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 6 August 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£358,394
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£546
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, HP2 7SA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Sep 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to HP2 7SA

6 th / 11
Price Rank
12% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in HP2 7SA , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£358,394
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
17 Jan 2013
£190,000
Leasehold
+10.1 %
13 Sep 2004
£172,500
Leasehold
+155.6 %
3 Nov 1995
£67,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 27 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2018
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £234,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Birch Leys, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7SA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jan 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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