What type of property is 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX last sold for £154,500 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,500 in February 2001, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2001 and June 2014, 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX rose from £72,500 to £154,500, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NG24 3TX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX located?

12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX sits in Farndon, Newark, Newark. It falls within the NG24 postcode district in Nottinghamshire.

What is crime like near 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

Police records around 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

The closest primary school to 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX is St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy (222m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Magnus Church of England Academy (2.8km).

What transport links are near 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Orchid Drive, NG24 3TX is Marsh Lane, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Orchid Drive, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3TX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Orchid Drive

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

12 Orchid Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Farndon, Newark, Newark (NG24 3TX). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 57.3% above the 2014 sale of £154,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 18.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 75 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (99 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Orchid Drive, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Orchid Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

12 Orchid Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£154,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2014Most recent
£154,500
+113.1%over 13 years
23 February 2001
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG24 3TX: £275,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in NG24 3TX

On the street

Versus other Orchid Drive homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Orchid Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,060

Street avg £1,981

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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4 bed2 bath

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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 Newark district page.

Full Newark report

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

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marsh Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG24 3TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG24 3TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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