What kind of home is 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE?

5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE have?

The current EPC rating for 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE?

5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (2,809 sq ft). That makes it about 273% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE use?

The latest EPC at 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE had any planning applications?

5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in December 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE?

5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE in?

5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE in a safe area?

Police records around 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE show an average of 133 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE?

The closest primary school to 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary (197m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (262m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE?

The closest bus stop to 5b, St Johns, WR2 5AE is Bull Ring, 64m away. The nearest bus option is Worcester Bus Station, 799m away.

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5b, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 5AE

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

261 m²

2809 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5b

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

5b is a mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR2 5AE). It has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (around 2809 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 261 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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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.

5b's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromD60toC74

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 5b, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 5AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5b, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 5AE

1decisions15documents24nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Dec 2011
Heritage
Outcome in report
Retrospective application for the demolition and rebuilding of brick boundary wall, including associated groundworks.
Retrospective
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
L11C0032
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£527,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in WR2 5AE: £280,650 (2022–2003).

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On the street

Versus other St Johns homes

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

5b outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

261 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

14 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

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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

133/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bull Ring — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR2 5AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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Common questions

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