What is the council tax band for 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU in?

31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU sits in Watford. It falls within the WD17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

Police records around 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest primary school to 31a, 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.

How well connected is 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 31a, Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is The Gardens, 147m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 802m away.

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31a, Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a property in Watford (WD17 3DU). It has council tax band G.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 31a, Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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 5 sales in WD17 3DU: £879,950 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WD17 3DU

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 Berceau Walk

WD17 3BL

3 bed1 bath

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1 Cassiobury Drive

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1 Coningesby Drive

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1 Cottage Close

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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

10/mo

Steady 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.

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

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65 dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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