Property profile

1 Lapwing Close

Map showing 1 Lapwing Close, Hemel Hempstead

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Estimated sale price

£445,000

Terraced sold in Grovehill

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Mar 2025
£406,500Change since last sale: +£38,000 (+9.3%)
Annualised change
+6.0% per yearDacorum annualised change (terraced) since 2025: +1.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £393 per sq ft
£359 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£34 per sq ft (−8.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Grovehill
£375,000Estimate vs local median: +£69,000 (+19%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area115 m² / 1,238 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection25 Sept 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Mar 2025£406,500-

Local market

Property prices in Grovehill

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £289K – £401K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Grovehill area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grovehill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£676,000£510
Semi-Detached9£425,000£438
Terraced32£375,000£393
Flats16£171,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grovehill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grovehill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545,000£185,725£279,500£302,000
2017£497,500£158,500£295,000£308,500
2018£593,750£174,000£360,000£310,000
2019£465,000£205,000£352,500£292,500
2020£545,000£190,000£330,000£315,000
2021£487,500£166,000£336,500£330,000
2022£557,500£190,750£350,000£360,000
2023£605,000£157,500£395,000£355,000
2024£540,000£199,000£415,000£350,000
2025£535,000£175,000£397,011£365,000
2026£588,000£155,000£425,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grovehill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grovehill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£331£379£343
2017£336£307£366£325
2018£356£337£355£335
2019£320£291£385£317
2020£357£288£345£322
2021£350£334£353£331
2022£398£363£376£389
2023£394£331£422£379
2024£422£308£434£378
2025£408£320£402£373
2026£424£336£470£400
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grovehill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grovehill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 6DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HP2 6DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 20258, Sarum Place, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6DPTerracedFreehold£250,500
21 Apr 20268, Brambling Rise, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6DTTerracedFreehold£422,500
15 May 20255, Brambling Rise, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
22 Jun 20262, Hunting Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£432,000
05 Jun 20263, Hunting Gate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold129 m²£249,999 (2013)
3, Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold82 m²£280,000 (2020)
4, Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold108 m²£350,000 (2021)
7 Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold83 m²£318,000 (2024)
9 Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold83 m²£358,000 (2023)
11, Lapwing Close, Hemel Hempstead-82 m²-
17, Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold83 m²£280,000 (2016)
19, Lapwing Close, Hemel Hempstead-83 m²-
21 Lapwing Close, Hemel HempsteadFreehold83 m²£166,000 (2004)
25, Lapwing Close, Hemel Hempstead-84 m²-

Area insights for HP2 6DS

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Overview

Postcode HP2 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the Grovehill area of Dacorum in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grovehill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grovehill is £52,458 per year. The median sale price in Grovehill is £365,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £288,750 and £401,250. The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead, about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Margaret Lloyd Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Grovehill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,132 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Grovehill has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Grovehill is £52,458 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from HP2 6DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Grovehill near HP2 6DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hemel Hempstead located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for HP2 6DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMargaret Lloyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Margaret Lloyd Park
0.5 miMarchmont GreenSmallWalking directions to Marchmont Green

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
1,429.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.36(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.56(+9%)
Burglary
6.91(+149%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-60%)
Public order
2.51(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
72.99%
Other White
50
16.08%
Pakistani
5
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.29%
Irish
4
1.29%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
30.74%
No qualifications
45
18.44%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
39.02%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.45%
Social rents from council
14
11.38%
Other social rented
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Schools

In the HP2 6DS postcode area, located within Grovehill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for HP2 6DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryAycliffe Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimaryHammond AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableRedbourn Park SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HP2 6DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HP2 6DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express6 Henry Wells Square, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6BJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCo-op FoodCambrian Way, Dacorum, HP2 5SBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco ExpressFletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miAldiRedbourn Road, Dacorum, HP2 5PNWalking directions to Aldi