What type of property is 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA last change hands?

1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA last sold for £277,500 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL55 6TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA located?

1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA sits in Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden. It falls within the GL55 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

The closest primary school to 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA is Mickleton Primary School (451m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Orchard Close, GL55 6TA is Stratford Road, 43m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Orchard Close, Meon Road, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, GL55 6TA

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Orchard Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Orchard Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Mickleton, Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden (GL55 6TA). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £619,000 sits 123.1% above the 2014 sale of £277,500. Last sold in March 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

41%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Close, Meon Road, Mickleton, Chipping Campden, GL55 6TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£619,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£277,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 March 2014Most recent
£277,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL55 6TA: £365,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in GL55 6TA

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Orchard Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,642

Street avg £2,386

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Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 180 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Chipping Campden report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Stratford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mickleton Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL55 6TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL55 6TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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