18, Orchard Close
18, Orchard Close
Description & Estimates
Public records show 18, Orchard Close, Watford to be an early-century freehold house with 1,528 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 333 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
18, Orchard Close, Watford has an estimated sale value of £866,853 and an estimated rental value of £4,081 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 lies in the borough of Watford, within the WD17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
18, Orchard Close, Watford has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2026 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 18, Orchard Close, Watford would be worth £910,195, with a potential rental value of £4,285 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £806,173, with a rental value of £3,795 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 18, Orchard Close, Watford has dropped by £5,398 (0.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £107 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.6%.
Plot Size
18, Orchard Close, Watford occupies a 333 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 34 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
18, Orchard Close, Watford has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Sep 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
18, Orchard Close, Watford last changed hands on 11th March 2026, selling for £930,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 20.8% since March 2026.
- Sold Mar 2026£930,000
- Sold Dec 2013£500,000
- Sold Aug 2010£467,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 660 metres of 18, Orchard Close, Watford across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 27, Orchard Close, Watford, WD17 3DU, a freehold house, sold at £880,000 on the 12th November 2024.
Read more about house prices in WD17.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 18, Orchard Close, Watford as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 34 addresses on Orchard Close, Watford, WD17.
Against the WD17 postcode district average, it is £327k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mLanchester Primary School
- 700mNascot Wood Junior School
- 700mNascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
- 1.0kmWatford Grammar School for Boys
- 1.6kmWatford Grammar School for Girls
- 1.9kmCroxley Danes School
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Public Transport Nearby
Watford station is the nearest stop to 18, Orchard Close, Watford at 800 metres away.
- 800mWatford
- 1.0kmWatford Junction
- 1.9kmWatford High Street
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
