Property data
Sale history
£650,000 on Nov 2014
Internal area
129 square metres (1,389 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,038 per square metre (£468 per square foot) in Nov 2014. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £7,204 per square metre (£669 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Nov 2014 £650,000 £5,039 £929,340 £7,204

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 129 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 £929,340. 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 129 m², this implies a valuation between £708,000 and £958,000. 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
Semi-detached
Council tax band
F
Plot size
533 square metres (5,737 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2025 25/00526/VAR
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Decision has yet to be made
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Variation of condition 2. of planning permission 22/01236/FUL to extend to the boundary, insert a window side of stair case for more natural light

Planning ref:
November 2024 24/00820/LDC
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Lawful development certificate for erection of single storey side extension.

Planning ref:
October 2024 24/00748/LDC
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Lawful Development Certificate for Detached outbuilding to be used as a gym/office

Planning ref:
April 2024 24/00354/NONMAT
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 21/01736/FULH for change of render to brickwork, Alterations to fenestration and addition of front porch

Planning ref:
April 2024 24/00138/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Erection of garden outbuilding.

Planning ref:
January 2022 21/01736/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Proposed rear two storey extension, conversion of garage to form annex and single storey side extension with link to converted garage.

Planning ref:
September 2021 21/01207/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Erection of a two storey rear extension, conversion of garage to form annex and single storey side and rear extension.

Planning ref:
January 2021 20/01388/FULH
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
46 Orchard Drive Watford
Description:
Erection of a two storey rear extension, conversion of garage to form annex and part two storey side extension and rear roof dormer extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 February 2015 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
128 sqm (1,378 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
28 July 2014 - energy performance certificate grade F
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1930 to 1949
Area:
129 sqm (1,389 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.