What type of property is 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

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

When did 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU last change hands?

3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU last sold for £526,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £215,750 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and March 2012, 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU rose from £215,750 to £526,000, a change of £310,250. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The current EPC rating for 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,217 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT2 6BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

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

Where is 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU located?

3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU sits in Kingston Upon Thames. It falls within the KT2 postcode district in Greater London Authority.

What is crime like near 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

What is the nearest station to 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU?

The closest bus stop to 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, KT2 6BU is Gordon Road (KT2), 129m away. The nearest rail option is Norbiton, 459m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1217 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Orchard Cottages

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

3 Orchard Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Kingston Upon Thames (KT2 6BU). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1217 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 55). The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £788,000 is 49.8% above the 2012 sale price.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2021

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Orchard Cottages, Orchard Walk, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Orchard Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications 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.

3 Orchard Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£788,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£526,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2012Most recent
£526,000
+143.8%over 10 years
8 November 2001
£215,750

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 co₂ emissions, 3 Orchard Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,652

Street avg £5,207

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Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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55 dB

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