What type of property is 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR last change hands?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR last sold for £720,000 in December 2021, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £315,000 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2001 and December 2021, 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR rose from £315,000 to £720,000, a change of £405,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (1,851 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP14 4PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR have?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR 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, HP14 4PR located?

1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR sits in Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe. It falls within the HP14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

Police records around 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The closest primary school to 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is Hughenden Primary School (146m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is Trees Road, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Orchard Close, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, HP14 4PR

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

172 m²

1851 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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 five-bedroom detached house in Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 4PR). It has a recorded floor area of 172 m² (around 1851 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

At 172 m² the property is well over the postcode median (116 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £795,000 is 10.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 27.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £720,000 in December 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

1 Orchard Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD63toE50

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Orchard Close, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, HP14 4PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2023
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Householder application for roof extension comprising of front and rear gables with side facing dormers, part demolition and reconstruction of attached garage and storage to provide bathroom and utility space, and fenestration alterations
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
23/06892/FUL
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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 has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£795,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£720,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2021Most recent
£720,000
+53.2%over 10 years
16 August 2011
£470,000
+49.2%over 9 years
31 October 2001
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP14 4PR: £585,000 (2023–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,186

Street avg £4,122

Above

Floor Area

172 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Full High Wycombe report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Trees Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hughenden Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP14 4PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP14 4PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 36 points of interest in total.

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