What type of property is 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD last change hands?

1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD last sold for £230,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in October 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5QD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD located?

1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

Police records around 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD 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 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD is Oldbury Park Primary School (600m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbots Close, WR2 5QD is Solitaire Avenue Bridge, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abbots Close, Worcester, WR2 5QD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Abbots Close

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

1 Abbots Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Worcester (WR2 5QD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2017–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 27.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 24.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2018

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromE45toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbots Close, Worcester, WR2 5QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbots Close 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.

1 Abbots Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2018)

£230,000

Growth on file: 27.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

11 April 2018Most recent
£230,000
+27.8%
26 October 2017
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5QD: £220,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in WR2 5QD

On the street

Versus other Abbots Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Abbots Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,770

Street avg £3,524

Above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

Full Worcester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

133/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Solitaire Avenue Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oldbury Park Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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