# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (HP1 1NS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 117 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE HP1 1NS |
| Price | £650,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 107 m² |
| Last sold | £625,000 Aug 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/01/2034
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,225

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£25)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2301-6235-1448-5751-6619)

## Description

Introducing a rarely available detached bungalow nestled in the heart of Boxmoor village. 

This property boasts a spacious layout with three well-appointed bedrooms, providing ample space for a growing family or those seeking a property with scope for potential development.

The property also benefits from a beautifully landscaped garden, providing the perfect space for outdoor relaxation or entertaining guests. Additionally, carriage driveway is available along with garage, ensuring convenience for the owner. 

This modern detached bungalow presents an exceptional opportunity to own a truly remarkable property in a sought-after location. Don't miss out on the chance to make this well situated residence your own.

The village location offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and transport links.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/143627534/430802) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/143627534/430803) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 117 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £625,000 | 23/08/2024 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 67 CROUCHFIELD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PD | £595,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 3 FISHERY PASSAGE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1RF | £400,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached |
| 48 CROUCHFIELD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PD | £690,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 18 BEAUMAYES CLOSE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1SW | £590,000 | 16/07/2025 | Detached |
| 4A COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £450,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 54 PULLER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QN | £425,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 10 COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £520,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 136 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £580,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 113 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £700,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 109 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £735,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 ALSTON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1QU | £640,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 72 COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PF | £760,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 47 CROUCHFIELD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PA | £545,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 19 RESON WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NU | £750,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| THE NOOK, 30A COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PE | £610,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 152 ANCHOR LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NS | £475,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 115 COWPER ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1PF | £995,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| ANCHOR COTTAGE RESON WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NU | £950,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 154 ST JOHNS ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NR | £1,025,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 25 RESON WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP1 1NU | £580,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £622,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £657,813 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £667,625 (16 Detached, HP1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -2.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dacorum). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,419/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,577/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,735/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £197,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £157,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,075/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 12.7%
- **10y growth:** 38.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dacorum; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 26.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)
