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6 Orchard Close, Bishopstone, Hereford, HR4 7JF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 6 Orchard Close

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

6 Orchard Close is a semi-detached house in Bishopstone, Hereford, Hereford (HR4 7JF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since April 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 684.9% above the 1996 sale of £26,500.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

6 Orchard Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jun 2023
EPC improved fromD58toC72
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Orchard Close, Bishopstone, Hereford, HR4 7JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Orchard Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1996)

£26,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 April 1996Most recent

    £26,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in HR4 7JF: £15,000 (1995–1995).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 6 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Orchard Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£196k

1 Athol Cottages, Byford

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£194k

1 Danny Lee Walk, Burghill

HR4 7ST

£190k

1 Bankside, Mansel Gamage

HR4 7LE

£245k

1 Court Farm Cottages, Mansel Gamage

HR4 7LE

£251k

1 Cedar Bungalows, Mansel Lacy

HR4 7HG

£255k

1 Council Houses, Bridge Sollars

HR4 7JL

£278k

1 Church Cottages, Bishopstone

HR4 7JQ

£152k

1 Bank Cottages, Swainshill

HR4 7PU

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hereford district page.
Full Hereford report

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

Crime

141/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Telephone Box — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HR4 7JF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for HR4 7JF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for HR4 7JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Orchard Close, Bishopstone, Hereford, HR4 7JF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.