What kind of home is 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

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

What did 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU sell for?

9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU last sold for £445,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU use?

The latest EPC at 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU has 3 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

9 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.

Which area is 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU in?

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

What is crime like near 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

Police records around 9 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 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 9 Orchard Close, WD17 3DU is The Gardens, 147m away. The nearest tram option is Watford Underground Station, 802m away.

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9 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Orchard Close

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

9 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Watford (WD17 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £858,000 sits 92.8% above the 2008 sale of £445,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 September 2030

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Orchard Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 9 Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU

3decisions3extensions75documents1nearby

Mar 2010
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Convert existing garage into habitable room with single storey extension behind garage and new roof (amended description, amended plans and amended ownership certificate)
Extension
Documents
44 docs on file
Reference
10/00006/FULH
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ExtensionJan 2018Decision
ExtensionNov 2017Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£858,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£445,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 June 2008Most recent
£445,000

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.

Price per m² for 9 Orchard Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,363

Street avg £6,268

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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