What type of property is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

15 James Close, WR1 2BG is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

The current EPC rating for 15 James Close, WR1 2BG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

15 James Close, WR1 2BG has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 120% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR1 2BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG heated?

The latest EPC at 15 James Close, WR1 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

15 James Close, WR1 2BG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG located?

15 James Close, WR1 2BG sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR1 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG in a safe area?

Police records around 15 James Close, WR1 2BG 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 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

The closest primary school to 15 James Close, WR1 2BG is Stanley Road Primary School (296m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 James Close, WR1 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 15 James Close, WR1 2BG is Shrub Hill Station, 312m away. The nearest rail option is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 412m away.

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15 James Close, Worcester, WR1 2BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 James Close

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

15 James Close is a mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR1 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (40 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

18%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 James Close, Worcester, WR1 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 James Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

15 James Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£182,000

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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 2 sales in WR1 2BG: £131,750 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WR1 2BG

8 James Close, Worcester, WR1 2BG
Sold Dec 2024
£145,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Shrub Hill Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stanley Road Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR1 2BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR1 2BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.1dB

Low

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