# 3 bedroom house for sale (HP3 8TL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 NORTHEND, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE HP3 8TL | | Price | £410,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £395,000 Apr 2024 | ## Description A beautifully presented THREE BEDROOM family home located within the catchment area for LONGDEAN SCHOOL and within walking distance of Leverstock Green Shops. On entering the property you are met with a bright and spacious hallway, creating a wonderful first impression. To the left of the entrance is a good size open plan living room/dining room. The modern integrated kitchen includes ample cupboard space perfect for storage, a dishwasher and washing machine. The back door opens up to a patio area, a fantastic area for those summer evenings! The ground floor also benefits from a utility room and downstairs W/C. The first floor consists of three double bedrooms, two overlooking the rear of the property and one to the front. The family bathroom comprises of a bath with shower over, a sink and a W/C. This property is situated in Hemel Hempstead with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities and recreational amenities including an IMAX cinema, The Snow Centre, an ice rink and the XC centre with a range of activities and multiple restaurants. Bunkers Park is on the doorstep of this property and includes new woodlands, wildflower meadows and a pond. Crisscrossed with footpaths the park is filled with opportunities for walking, safe for dogs and children. Northend neighbours Leverstock Green, a prestigious area of Hemel Hempstead, occupying the most North area of Hemel Hempstead, offering direct access to St Albans and the M1. The area has a lovely community spirit with regular fates on the nearby Cricket Green, close to the Holy Trinity Church. The Ofsted Rated Outstanding Primary School, Woodfield, is located here, as well as the highly regarded Longdean Secondary School. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684054) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684063) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684072) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684074) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684082) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684111) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684121) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684131) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684138) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/144150785/684151) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/144150785/684155) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/144150785/684159) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3681227 - **Address:** 23 Northend, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TL - **Certificate Issued:** 01/05/2006 - **Work Completed:** 07/04/2006 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #1631786 - **Address:** 23 Northend, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TL - **Certificate Issued:** 26/04/2004 - **Work Completed:** 19/03/2004 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 NORTHEND, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 8TL | £395,000 | 26/04/2024 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 41 NORTHEND, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 8TL | £167,000 | 29/06/2023 | Flat | | 35 THE HORSESHOE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, HP3 8QS | £767,000 | 20/12/2022 | Other | **Street average:** £167,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £767,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £733,167 (3 Other, HP3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -44.1% ## 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 ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Manan Close, HP3 | £2,250/mo | 3 | 0.03 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, The Horseshoe, HP3 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Green Dell Way, HP3 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Blackberry Way, HP2 | £2,300/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,163/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £275,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £220,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £340/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -69.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dacorum; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.9% - **5y growth (index):** 13.8% - **10y growth (index):** 26.4% ## 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)