73 Townsend, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SU is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £209,771 , which equates to approximately £244 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2013 for £133,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,771, representing a 57.7% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £209,771 is:

  • 38.9% lower than the average property price on Townsend
  • 40.2% lower than the average in the HP2 5SU postcode area
  • and 54.1% 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 24 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£209,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£244
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

73 Townsend, Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, HP2 5SU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Sep 2024.

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 21 Aug 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to HP2 5SU

11 th / 12
Price Rank
40% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in HP2 5SU , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£209,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
18 Nov 2013
£133,000
Leasehold
-16.8 %
8 Jun 2007
£159,950
Leasehold
+178.2 %
26 Jun 1998
£57,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £216,250
sale date: 4 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2018

Data Sources

The property at 73 Townsend, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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