What kind of home is 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ last change hands?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ last sold for £475,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,200 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1997 and September 2024, 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ rose from £88,200 to £475,000, a change of £386,800. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ have?

The current EPC rating for 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ use?

The latest EPC at 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ had any planning applications?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ has an active planning application for single-storey rear extension (ref. 25/1639/FUL), filed in September 2025, currently awaiting a decision. Across the wider record there are 1 approved application on file. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ in?

30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ sits in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ in a safe area?

Police records around 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ 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.

What schools are near 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ?

The closest primary school to 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ is St John Catholic Primary School (399m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Reach Free School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ?

The closest bus stop to 30 Orchard Way, WD3 8HZ is Windsor Way, 191m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 1.4km away.

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30 Orchard Way, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8HZ

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30 Orchard Way

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

30 Orchard Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Mill End, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth (WD3 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused, 2 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£649/sq ft) was about 106% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £475,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Orchard Way, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a garage conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

Sept 2025
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Construction of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable accommodation
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
25/1639/FUL
View planning record
Jul 2025
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior Approval: Single storey rear extension (depth 4.00 metres, maximum height 3.35 metres, maximum eaves height 3.00 metres)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
25/1250/PDE
View planning 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.

Price for 30 Orchard Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£483,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2024Most recent
£475,000
+53.2%over 10 years
16 September 2014
£310,000
+251.5%over 16 years
28 November 1997
£88,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 8HZ: £460,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WD3 8HZ

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On the street

Versus other Orchard Way homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 30 Orchard Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,985

Street avg £4,894

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

St John Catholic Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 8HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 8HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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