What type of property is 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

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

When did 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR last change hands?

3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR last sold for £795,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and April 2014, 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR rose from £390,000 to £795,000, a change of £405,000. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 98% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in HP14 4PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR have?

3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in August 2008 under ref. 08/06499/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR located?

3 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 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

Police records around 3 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 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The closest primary school to 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is Hughenden Primary School (146m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Orchard Close, HP14 4PR is Trees Road, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Orchard Close

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

3 Orchard Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, High Wycombe (HP14 4PR). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 226 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: an extension approved in 2008. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,021,000 is 28.4% above the 2014 sale price.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2013

Low Energy Lighting

71%96%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Orchard Close, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, HP14 4PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 3 Orchard Close.

Aug 2008
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Construction of two storey side and rear extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
08/06499/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.

3 Orchard Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2007.

Current estimate

£1,021,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£795,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2014Most recent
£795,000
+103.8%over 6 years
23 August 2007
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP14 4PR: £585,000 (2023–2020).

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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 floor area, 3 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,518

Street avg £4,167

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Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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