What kind of home is 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA sell for?

1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA last sold for £235,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The current EPC rating for 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5JA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA use?

The latest EPC at 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA was a refusal for new build (ref. 23/00855/FUL) in June 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA 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.

Which area is 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA in?

1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA 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.

What schools are near 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The closest primary school to 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is St Clement's CofE Primary (315m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (926m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is Westbourne Close, 130m away. The nearest bus option is Worcester Bus Station, 864m away.

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1 Arrowsmith Avenue, Worcester, WR2 5JA

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Arrowsmith Avenue

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

1 Arrowsmith Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Worcester (WR2 5JA). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 15.3% below the 2023 sale of £235,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 40.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £235,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.

1 Arrowsmith Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Apr 2022

EPC improved fromF28toE40

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, Worcester, WR2 5JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 1 Arrowsmith Avenue was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 1 Arrowsmith Avenue, Worcester, WR2 5JA

1decisions47documents24nearby

Jun 2024
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Proposed two storey property.
Documents
47 docs on file
Reference
23/00855/FUL
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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 Arrowsmith Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 June 2023Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5JA: £225,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in WR2 5JA

On the street

Versus other Arrowsmith Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Arrowsmith Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,798

Street avg £2,212

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Westbourne Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Clement's CofE Primary. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR2 5JA 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 5JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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