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Archway House, Flat 8, 4 Orphanage Road, Watford, WD17 1PG

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Archway House

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

Archway House is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 1PG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 61 m² this is the 7th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in Archway House, where floor areas span 33–97 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom.

3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD55toC77
Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Archway House, Flat 8, 4 Orphanage Road, Watford, WD17 1PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at Archway House, Flat 8, 4 Orphanage Road, Watford, WD17 1PG

3decisions79documents7nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Nov 2013
    Change of Use
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of offices to residential.

    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01024/JPD
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

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  • The 79 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Archway House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in WD17 1PG: £163,745 (2015–1996).

On the street

Versus other Orphanage Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for Archway House lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Archway House

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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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 Watford district page.
Full Watford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

266/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Anglian Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School. 35 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 WD17 1PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WD17 1PG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 1PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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

Common questions

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