What type of property is 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is a semi-detached house.

When did 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU last change hands?

20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU last sold for £850,000 in February 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU located?

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

Is 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU in a safe area?

Police records around 20 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.

Which schools serve 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest primary school to 20 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 is the nearest station to 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is The Gardens, 147m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 802m away.

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20 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Orchard Close

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

20 Orchard Close is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

A recent sale: £850,000 in February 2026. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£767/sq ft) was about 89.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 August 2026

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£821,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£850,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 February 2026Most recent
£850,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD17 3DU: £880,000 (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.

On price per m², 20 Orchard Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£8,252

Street avg £5,944

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

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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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1 Orchard Close

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1 Bellmount Wood Avenue

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1 Trefusis Walk

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1 Coningesby Drive

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1 The Gardens

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1 Farm Field

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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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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