What did 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR sell for?

6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR last sold for £170,500 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,500 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and September 2012, 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR rose from £58,500 to £170,500, a change of £112,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

The current EPC rating for 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WD24 4GR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR use?

The latest EPC at 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR in?

6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR sits in Watford. It falls within the WD24 postcode district.

Is 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

The closest primary school to 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR is Central Primary School (599m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Watford Grammar School for Girls (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR?

The closest bus stop to 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, WD24 4GR is St Pauls Way, 50m away. The nearest rail option is Watford Junction Rail Station, 621m away.

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6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, Watford, WD24 4GR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Orwell Court

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

6 Orwell Court is a semi-detached house in Watford (WD24 4GR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 62 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 6 Orwell Court (62–79 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 75). The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 sits 66.6% above the 2012 sale of £170,500. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012.

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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.

6 Orwell Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Orwell Court, Brocklesbury Close, Watford, WD24 4GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Orwell Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£170,500

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2012Most recent
£170,500
+191.5%over 14 years
16 August 1998
£58,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD24 4GR: £255,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in WD24 4GR

On the street

Versus other Brocklesbury Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 6 Orwell Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,750

Street avg £3,400

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Pauls Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Central Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD24 4GR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD24 4GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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