Orchard House, Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
About Orchard House
Orchard House is a five-bedroom detached house in Clitheroe (BB7 2QP). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 is 45.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 38.2% below the postcode norm. 8 years since the last transfer (February 2018).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Orchard House's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Mar 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Orchard House has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Orchard House
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on Orchard House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£540,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£370,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 February 2018Most recent
£370,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BB7 2QP: £249,000 (2020–2005).
Nearby sales in BB7 2QP
1 Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
Sold Jan 2020
£249,00015 Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
Sold Mar 2014
£232,000Alder House, Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
Sold Jan 2010
£250,00011 Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
Sold Feb 2008
£287,000Beeches, Alderford Close, Clitheroe, BB7 2QP
Sold Sept 2000
£111,000
Everything we know about Orchard House, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Alderford Close homes
On price per m², Orchard House runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,637
Street avg £2,606
Floor Area
226 m²
Street avg 106 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 4.8 t/year
Years Held
8 years
Street avg 12 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Fairfield Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Edisford Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB