What type of property is 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF last change hands?

13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF last sold for £135,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in December 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

The current EPC rating for 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2016. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF heated?

The latest EPC at 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF 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 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF located?

13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR1 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF in a safe area?

Police records around 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF 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 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

The closest primary school to 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF is St George's CofE Primary School (339m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Perowne CofE College (841m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF?

The closest bus stop to 13a, Barbourne Walk, WR1 3HF is Gheluvelt Park, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13a, Barbourne Walk, Worcester, WR1 3HF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13a

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

13a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR1 3HF). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 59 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–130 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 8 units on file.

It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2005–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 17.8% above the 2006 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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)

Dec 2016

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2016from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromB82toD63

Low Energy Lighting

64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13a, Barbourne Walk, Worcester, WR1 3HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

13a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2006)

£135,000

Growth on file: 29.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

17 November 2006Most recent
£135,000
+29.8%over 11 months
21 December 2005
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR1 3HF: £235,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in WR1 3HF

On the street

Versus other Barbourne Walk homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 55 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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 Pope Iron Road

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Angel Street

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£154k

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gheluvelt Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St George's CofE Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR1 3HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR1 3HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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