What type of property is 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD last change hands?

1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD last sold for £249,950 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 4BD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD 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 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD located?

1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

Police records around 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

The closest primary school to 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD is Pitmaston Primary School (585m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (828m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Willis Place, WR2 4BD is Portobello Inn, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Willis Place, Worcester, WR2 4BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Willis Place

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

1 Willis Place is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR2 4BD). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in May 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 is 36.8% above the 2012 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Feb 2012

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Willis Place, Worcester, WR2 4BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Willis Place has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

1 Willis Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 May 2012Most recent
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 4BD: £252,500 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in WR2 4BD

On the street

Versus other Willis Place homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Willis Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,336

Street avg £2,244

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Portobello Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pitmaston Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR2 4BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 4BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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