55 Orchard Drive, Watford, WD17 3DX is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,056 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,073,993 , which equates to approximately £522 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2009 for £495,000. Since then, the value has increased by £578,993, representing a 117.0% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,073,993 is:

  • 8.0% higher than the average property price on Orchard Drive
  • 14.0% higher than the average in the WD17 3DX postcode area
  • and 119.5% higher than the average price for Watford as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2056 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,073,993
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£522
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Orchard Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Nov 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Nov 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WD17 3DX

2 nd / 15
Price Rank
14% higher than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
40% bigger than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WD17 3DX , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,073,993
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+117 %
24 Jul 2009
£495,000
Leasehold
+200 %
24 Jan 1996
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £972,999
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2003
rooms: 7
size: 1830 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 27 May 2005
rooms: 5
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £775,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £726,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2017

Data Sources

The property at 55 Orchard Drive, Watford, WD17 3DX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2009. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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