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5 Melsted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1SX

UPRN:100080698484Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T05:46:13.718059+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-10-31T07:44:18.732156+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 Melsted Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1SX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£448,000
£426k - £470kHigh
Estimate
£448k
Range
£426k – £470k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
4.96%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Melsted Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 78/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (62/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
78/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
62/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 41
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£448,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield4.96%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£400,000 (2019-01-10)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2HP1 1SX
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02379/ROC
    Variation of conditions: 2 (Floodlighting hours of use and floodlighting dimming scheme/system/management plan) and Condition 3 (Lighting Technical Report ) attached to planning permission 4/00174/16/FUL
    Pending
  • 26/02342/FUL
    Replacement insulated render system and timber decking on the external balconies.
    Pending
  • 26/02334/FUL
    Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension to allow for a larger flat on the first floor.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-01-10
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,473
Population Density5,755 /km²
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 64%65+ 17%

Schools Nearby

  • Laureate Academy
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • The Collett School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Gade Valley Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Lockers Park School
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI

5 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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