What type of property is 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD sell for?

3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD last sold for £575,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £335,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and November 2025, 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD rose from £335,000 to £575,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD located?

3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD sits in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

Police records around 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

The closest primary school to 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD is Shepherd Primary (435m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.0km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, WD3 8AD is Windsor Way, 240m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 1.5km away.

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3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chalk Dell

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

3 Chalk Dell is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 8AD). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £575,000 in November 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£568/sq ft) was about 119.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chalk Dell, Orchard Way, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chalk Dell has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Chalk Dell valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£566,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£575,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2025Most recent
£575,000
+71.6%over 13 years
16 August 2012
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 8AD: £335,000 (2021–2008).

Nearby sales in WD3 8AD

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Area

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Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Windsor Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shepherd Primary. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 8AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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