What was the last sold price for Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ?

Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ last sold for £615,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and February 2020, Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ rose from £160,000 to £615,000, a change of £455,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ was a refusal for renovation (ref. M/25/01035/LB) in July 2025. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ?

Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ in?

Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ sits in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district.

Is Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ in a safe area?

Police records around Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ 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 Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ?

The closest primary school to Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ is Rushwick CofE Primary School (457m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (2.1km).

What transport links are near Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ?

The closest bus stop to Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, WR2 5SZ is Christine Avenue, 571m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ

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Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Meander Forth Cottage

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

Meander Forth Cottage is a four-bedroom property in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 5SZ). It has council tax band G. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Period features are noted in the property record.

7 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Sold February 2020 for £615,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Listed buildingYes
Central heatingYes
Period featuresYes

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Level 3 Building Survey

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Meander Forth Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

7 applications on record at Meander Forth Cottage, Tan House Lane, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5SZ

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Flagged:Listed building

Mar 2009
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Proposed outbuilding to replace existing
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
09/00063/FUL
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RenovationOct 2025Decision
RenovationJul 2025Decision

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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.

Latest sale on Meander Forth Cottage was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2020)

£615,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2020Most recent
£615,000
+284.4%over 24 years
22 August 1995
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5SZ: £282,000 (2019–2007).

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Area

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Full Worcester report

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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5SZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

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