| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 03, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 03, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ORCHARD THERAPEUTICS PLC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001748907 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 001-38722 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | X0 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 245 Hammersmith Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Country Region | 44 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | W6 8PW |
| City Area Code | (0) 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 808 8286 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Security 12b Title | American Depositary Shares, each representing ten ordinary shares, nominal value £0.10 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ORTX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
