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Mathon Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
171 m²
1841 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Mathon Cottage

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

Mathon Cottage is an end-of-terrace house in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 5SZ). It has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (around 1841 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since July 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 152.9% above the 2003 sale of £179,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 58% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Mathon Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 Mathon Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Mathon Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ

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  1. Nov 2004
    ExtensionHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Proposed kitchen extension and partition to separate bedrooms

    Reference
    04/01669/LBC
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

Mathon Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£179,500

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2003Most recent

    £179,500

    +134.6%over 7 years
  2. 28 September 1995

    £76,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5SZ: £282,000 (2020–2009).

On the street

Versus other Tan House Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Mathon Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,050

Street avg £2,583

Below

Floor Area

171 m²

Street avg 216 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 12.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Mathon Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Christine Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rushwick CofE Primary School. 8 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 5SZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR2 5SZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
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65 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Mathon Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.