What kind of home is 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS last sold for £265,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and March 2025, 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS rose from £77,000 to £265,000, a change of £188,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blakefield Gardens, WR2 5DS is Comer Road, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Blakefield Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5DS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Blakefield Gardens

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

8 Blakefield Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Worcester (WR2 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £265,000. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 29.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2013

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blakefield Gardens, Worcester, WR2 5DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blakefield Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

24 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£265,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£265,000
+244.2%over 28 years
26 September 1996
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5DS: £335,000 (2024–2019).

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.

8 Blakefield Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,431

Street avg £2,330

Above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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