5B Orchard Close, Freshwater, PO40 9BQ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £128,955 , which equates to approximately £222 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Feb 2016 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £28,955, representing a 29.0% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £128,955 is:

  • 18.4% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 13.0% lower than the average in the PO40 9BQ postcode area
  • and 58.7% lower than the average price for Freshwater 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 11 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in PO40 9BQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£128,955
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£222
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5B Orchard Close, Freshwater, Isle Of Wight, PO40 9BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Apr 2025.

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 11 Jun 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PO40 9BQ

7 th / 16
Price Rank
13% lower than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
5 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO40 9BQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 13 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£128,955
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
18 Feb 2016
£100,000
Leasehold
-16.7 %
7 Nov 2014
£120,000
Leasehold
+40.4 %
10 Feb 2012
£85,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 599 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2014
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2005

Data Sources

The property at 5B Orchard Close, Freshwater, PO40 9BQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Feb 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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