Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2009 £495,000 8.5% 6.4%
Jan 1996 £165,000 na na
Internal area
163 square metres (1,755 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,036 per square metre (£282 per square foot) in Jul 2009. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,519 per square metre (£513 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2009 £495,000 £3,037 £899,522 £5,519
Jan 1996 £165,000 £1,012 £1,051,739 £6,452

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 163 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £899,522. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Watford are now selling for between £5,490 and £7,430 per square metre (£510 and £690 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 163 m², this implies a valuation between £895,000 and £1,211,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
586 square metres (6,308 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 55 Orchard Drive. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared May 2009.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 55 Orchard Drive.

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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2023 23/00515/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watfor
Description:
Loft Extension with two rooflights

Planning ref:
June 2023 23/00341/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Loft extension with three front roof lights

Planning ref:
March 2023 23/00171/LDC
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watford Hertfordshire
Description:
Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with two front roof lights.

Planning ref:
April 2021 21/00357/LDC
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with hip to gable roof with roof lights.

Planning ref:
January 2021 21/00087/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Decision has yet to be made
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watfor
Description:
Proposed alterations to front porch.

Planning ref:
December 2020 20/01091/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Two hipped to gable loft extension with rear dormer, 3 front roof lights, roof solar panels, changes to fenestration and new front porch

Planning ref:
June 2015 15/00522/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
55 Orchard Drive Watford Hertfordshir
Description:
Erection of a single storey rear extension
EPC Inspections
Summary:
08 November 2023 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
ECO assessment
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
191 sqm (2,056 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
21 November 2014 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
153 sqm (1,647 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
13 October 2008 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 8 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
163 sqm (1,755 square foot) total internal area
Comments: