What type of property is Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

The current EPC rating for Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ heated?

The latest EPC at Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in November 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ 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 Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ located?

Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR1 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

Police records around Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ show an average of 259 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

The closest primary school to Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ is Stanley Road Primary School (536m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ?

The closest bus stop to Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, WR1 2AQ is City Walls Road, 37m away. The nearest bus option is Worcester Bus Station, 493m away.

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Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, Worcester, WR1 2AQ

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Charles House

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

Charles House is a mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR1 2AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 4)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD56

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2021from Nov 2018

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2022from May 2021

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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21st century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, Worcester, WR1 2AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Charles House, Flat 1, 4 Charles Street, Worcester, WR1 2AQ

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Flagged:Change of use

Jun 2016
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of Use of first floor from vacant use (class D2) to 3, 2 bedroom flats (use Class C3) including internal and external alterations to facilitate change of use.
Documents
30 docs on file
Reference
P16D0260
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Charles House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 3 sales in WR1 2AQ: £180,000 (2022–2003).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

259/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

City Walls Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stanley Road Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR1 2AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

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