What kind of home is 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU last sold for £930,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £164,000 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1998 and March 2026, 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU rose from £164,000 to £930,000, a change of £766,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD17 3DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU use?

The latest EPC at 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU in?

18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

Police records around 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU show an average of 266 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest primary school to 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is Lanchester Primary School (500m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Herts College (497m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is The Gardens, 147m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 802m away.

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18 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Orchard Close

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

18 Orchard Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 142 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £930,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£608/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromF36toD64

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Price for 18 Orchard Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£854,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£930,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2026Most recent
£930,000
+86.0%over 12 years
13 December 2013
£500,000
+7.1%over 3 years
1 August 2010
£467,000
+184.8%over 12 years
6 March 1998
£164,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3DU: £879,950 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in WD17 3DU

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Orchard Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£6,549

Street avg £6,086

On par

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

The Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

West Herts College. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD17 3DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD17 3DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

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Common questions

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