What kind of home is 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL last sold for £130,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and January 2014, 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL rose from £44,000 to £130,000, a change of £86,000. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL in?

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

Is 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Washington Street, WR1 1NL?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Washington Street, Worcester, WR1 1NL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Washington Street

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

8 Washington Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR1 1NL). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 57.7% above the 2014 sale of £130,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£168/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2014.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

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 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Washington Street, Worcester, WR1 1NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Washington Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£130,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 January 2014Most recent
£130,000
-3.7%over 7 years
30 October 2006
£135,000
+206.8%over 7 years
7 October 1999
£44,000

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.

8 Washington Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,806

Street avg £1,846

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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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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