What type of property is 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED last change hands?

8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED last sold for £163,000 in January 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

The current EPC rating for 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5ED. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED located?

8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED 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 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

The closest primary school to 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED is Honeywell Primary School (658m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (944m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED?

The closest bus stop to 8 Boughton Close, WR2 5ED is Boughton Avenue, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Boughton Close, Worcester, WR2 5ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Boughton Close

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

8 Boughton Close is a semi-detached house in Worcester (WR2 5ED). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in January 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 74.8% above the 2004 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Apr 2022

EPC improved fromD62toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Boughton Close, Worcester, WR2 5ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Boughton Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Boughton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£163,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 January 2004Most recent
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5ED: £186,500 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in WR2 5ED

On the street

Versus other Boughton Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 8 Boughton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,583

Street avg £2,094

Below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.1 km

Boughton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Honeywell Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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