What kind of home is 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH last sold for £205,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH in?

2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH sits in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

Police records around 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH 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 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

The closest primary school to 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH is Rushwick CofE Primary School (418m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Orchard Close, WR2 5TH is Grange Lane, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Orchard Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Orchard Close

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

2 Orchard Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 5TH). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 42.9% above the 2018 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Orchard 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.

2 Orchard Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£205,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 March 2018Most recent
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5TH: £310,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in WR2 5TH

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Orchard Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,228

Street avg £2,392

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£273k

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1 Buck Street

WR2 5LL

3 bed1 bath

£294k

1 Baradene Lane, Rushwick

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2 bed1 bath

£301k

1 Bungalow, Upper Wick Lane, Rushwick

WR2 5SU

4 bed

£302k

1 Abbots Close

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2 bed1 bath

£433k

1 Callows Orchard, Rushwick

WR2 5GU

4 bed2 bath

£293k

1 Boughton Close

WR2 5ED

1 bed

£157k

1 Bedwardine Close, Rushwick

WR2 5AL

2 bed1 bath

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grange Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Rushwick CofE Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5TH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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