What type of property is 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY last change hands?

5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY last sold for £174,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in September 2015, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and February 2020, 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY rose from £143,000 to £174,000, a change of £31,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY located?

5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

Police records around 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY 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 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

The closest primary school to 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary (266m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (74m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hales Orchard, WR2 4BY is Bromwich Lane, 182m away. The nearest bus option is Worcester Bus Station, 885m away.

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5 Hales Orchard, Worcester, WR2 4BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hales Orchard

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

5 Hales Orchard is a semi-detached house in Worcester (WR2 4BY). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2015–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 is 22.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 51.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £174,000 in February 2020.

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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.

5 Hales Orchard sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD56toE40

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hales Orchard, Worcester, WR2 4BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hales Orchard has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£174,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2020Most recent
£174,000
+21.7%over 4 years
21 September 2015
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 4BY: £157,500 (2022–2004).

Nearby sales in WR2 4BY

On the street

Versus other Hales Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Hales Orchard runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,806

Street avg £2,806

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bromwich Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Christopher Whitehead Language College. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 4BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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