What type of property is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL last sold for £116,500 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

Across 3 sales between August 2000 and September 2002, 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL rose from £84,000 to £116,500, a change of £32,500. That works out to roughly +16.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The current EPC rating for 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL heated?

The latest EPC at 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL located?

29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR1 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL in a safe area?

Police records around 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (171% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The closest primary school to 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL is St George's Catholic Primary School (849m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Perowne CofE College (709m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The closest bus stop to 29b, Washington Street, WR1 1NL is Kenilworth Close, 257m away. The nearest rail option is Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station, 471m away.

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29b, Washington Street, Worcester, WR1 1NL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 29b

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

29b is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR1 1NL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in September 2002. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 85.4% above the 2002 sale of £116,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2011

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Sept 2021

EPC improved fromD63toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29b, Washington Street, Worcester, WR1 1NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

29b changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£116,500

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2002Most recent
£116,500
+32.8%over 9 months
20 December 2001
£87,750
+4.5%over 1 year
17 August 2000
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR1 1NL: £185,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WR1 1NL

On the street

Versus other Washington Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 29b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,664

Street avg £1,851

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Chestnut Street

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Worcester district page.

Full Worcester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Kenilworth Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bishop Perowne CofE College. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR1 1NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR1 1NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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