What type of property is 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA last change hands?

40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA last sold for £238,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £125,000 in September 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA changed over time?

Across 4 sales between September 2006 and August 2023, 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA rose from £125,000 to £238,000, a change of £113,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

40 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.

Where is 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

Police records around 40 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.

Which schools serve 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The closest primary school to 40 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 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA?

The closest bus stop to 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, WR2 5JA is Westbourne Close, 130m away. The nearest bus option is Worcester Bus Station, 864m away.

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40 Arrowsmith Avenue, Worcester, WR2 5JA

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Arrowsmith Avenue

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

40 Arrowsmith Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR2 5JA). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £238,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 59.7% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
LandYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

31%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Arrowsmith Avenue, Worcester, WR2 5JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Arrowsmith Avenue 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.

40 Arrowsmith Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£238,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2023Most recent
£238,000
+37.6%over 6 years
18 September 2016
£173,000
-3.9%over 8 years
4 December 2007
£180,000
+44.0%over 1 year
4 September 2006
£125,000

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.

40 Arrowsmith Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,173

Street avg £2,195

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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