What type of property is 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

8 James Close, WR1 2BG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 James Close, WR1 2BG last change hands?

8 James Close, WR1 2BG last sold for £145,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,500 in January 2020, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 James Close, WR1 2BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2020 and December 2024, 8 James Close, WR1 2BG rose from £118,500 to £145,000, a change of £26,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 James Close, WR1 2BG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 James Close, WR1 2BG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

8 James Close, WR1 2BG has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR1 2BG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 James Close, WR1 2BG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 James Close, WR1 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

8 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 8 James Close, WR1 2BG located?

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

What is crime like near 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

Police records around 8 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 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 James Close, WR1 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 James Close, Worcester, WR1 2BG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 James Close

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

8 James Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR1 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. At 74 m² this is the 25th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 36 units on file.

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (40 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 13.8% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £145,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from May 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

29%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 James Close, Worcester, WR1 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

3 December 2024Most recent
£145,000
+22.4%over 4 years
10 January 2020
£118,500

On the street

Versus other James Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 James Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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