22 Challenger Close, Malvern, WR14 2NN
About 22 Challenger Close
22 Challenger Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Malvern (WR14 2NN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since April 1999 — that's 27 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 303.4% above the 1999 sale of £59,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 55.9% below the postcode norm. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
22 Challenger Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
22 Challenger Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).
£238,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£59,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 April 1999Most recent
£59,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WR14 2NN: £210,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WR14 2NN
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Versus other Challenger Close homes
22 Challenger Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,073
Street avg £2,782
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 58 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Madresfield Road Cemetery — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Grove Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.7dB