What type of property is 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS sell for?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS last sold for £335,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in October 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

Across 2 sales between October 2008 and April 2024, 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS rose from £55,000 to £335,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS have?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS 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 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS located?

1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS 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.

Which schools serve 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

The closest primary school to 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary (141m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (389m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is Comer Road, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Blakefield Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5DS

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Blakefield Gardens

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

1 Blakefield Gardens is a semi-detached house in Worcester (WR2 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2008–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 26.6% below the 2024 sale of £335,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 53.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Sold April 2024 for £335,000.

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blakefield Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blakefield Gardens has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

5 applications on record at 1 Blakefield Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5DS

5decisions3extensions32documents24nearby

Feb 2009
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Extension to form a larger kitchen and utility-cloakroom to the ground floor.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
P09K0011
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionSept 2011Decision
ExtensionMay 2011Decision

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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.

1 Blakefield Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£335,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2024Most recent
£335,000
+509.1%over 15 years
12 October 2008
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5DS: £300,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WR2 5DS

On the street

Versus other Blakefield Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Blakefield Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,888

Street avg £2,265

Strongly above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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

Comer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

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