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20 Orchard Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TH

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Orchard Close

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

20 Orchard Close is a 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 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from May 2017
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Orchard Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

24

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.

20 Orchard Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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.

20 Orchard Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Orchard Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£256k

1 Blakefield Gardens

WR2 5DS

£249k

1 Buck Street

WR2 5LL

3 bed1 bath
£273k

1 Ashford Road

WR2 5FP

£273k

1 Blenheim Road

WR2 5NQ

3 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Bromyard Terrace

WR2 5BW

£231k

1 Astley Close

WR2 5GW

£293k

1 Boughton Close

WR2 5ED

1 bed
£218k

1 Belford Close

WR2 5GX

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5TH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR2 5TH

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Orchard Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.