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22a, Orchid Drive, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3TX

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 22a

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

22a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Farndon, Newark, Newark (NG24 3TX). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

It hasn't traded since September 1998, a hold of 28 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. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 227.3% above the 1998 sale of £44,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 41% below the postcode norm. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar 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

  • Bedrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22a

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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.

22a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Aug 2016
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Jan 2022from Sept 2016
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2022from Jan 2022
EPC improved fromD60toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22a, Orchid Drive, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22a has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

22a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1998)

£44,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 1998Most recent

    £44,000

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

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.

22a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,023

Street avg £2,021

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£165k

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1 Broome Close, Balderton

NG24 3DE

2 bed
£173k

1 Birch Road, Balderton

NG24 3DB

2 bed
£189k

1 Airfield Cottage, Great North Road, Fernwood

NG24 3JW

2 bed
£218k

1 Broughton Gardens, Balderton

NG24 3QD

2 bed1 bath
£146k

1 Albert Avenue, Balderton

NG24 3HE

3 bed
£199k

1 Brooke Close, Balderton

NG24 3QN

3 bed
£216k

1 Acorn Close, Balderton

NG24 3AX

3 bed1 bath
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.

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 NG24 3TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NG24 3TX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NG24 3TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 22a, Orchid Drive, Farndon, Newark, NG24 3TX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.