What kind of home is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU sell for?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU last sold for £427,000 in August 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in KT2 6BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU had any planning applications?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in May 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU in?

2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU sits in Kingston Upon Thames. It falls within the KT2 postcode district.

Is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (227% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The closest primary school to 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is Alexandra Primary School (433m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tiffin School (415m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is Gordon Road (KT2), 129m away. The nearest rail option is Norbiton, 459m away.

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2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6BU

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Orchard Cottages

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

2 Orchard Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Kingston Upon Thames (KT2 6BU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since August 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £727,000 sits 70.3% above the 2010 sale of £427,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE45toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2006
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
06/12236/FUL
View planning record
May 2006
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Council
Kingston Town
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
06/12236
View planning record

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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.

2 Orchard Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£727,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£427,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 August 2010Most recent
£427,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT2 6BU: £690,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in KT2 6BU

On the street

Versus other Orchard Walk homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 2 Orchard Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,402

Street avg £5,249

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Kingston Upon Thames district page.

Full Kingston Upon Thames report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gordon Road (KT2) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Tiffin School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT2 6BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT2 6BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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