What kind of home is The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU last sold for £550,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £446,100 in October 2005, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and January 2013, The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU rose from £446,100 to £550,000, a change of £103,900. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The current EPC rating for The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU has a recorded floor area of 389 m² (4,187 sq ft). That makes it about 224% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 5TU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU use?

The latest EPC at The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU has 4 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in October 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU 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 The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU in?

The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU sits in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district.

Is The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU in a safe area?

Police records around The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU 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 The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The closest primary school to The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU is Honeywell Primary School (1.4km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Christopher Whitehead Language College (3.0km).

How well connected is The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU?

The closest bus stop to The Old Vicarage, Crown East, WR2 5TU is Oldbury Farm, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old Vicarage, Crown East, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TU

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

389 m²

4187 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Old Vicarage

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

The Old Vicarage is a detached house in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 5TU). It has a recorded floor area of 389 m² (around 4187 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 389 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2013. Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £732,000 is 33.1% above the 2013 sale price.

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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.

The Old Vicarage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Vicarage, Crown East, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Vicarage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at The Old Vicarage, Crown East, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TU

2decisions2extensions7documents24nearby

May 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Two storey rear extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
06/00268/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksOct 2022Decision
Tree WorksJan 2019Decision

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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.

The Old Vicarage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£732,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£550,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

8 January 2013Most recent
£550,000
+23.3%over 7 years
27 October 2005
£446,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5TU: £302,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in WR2 5TU

On the street

Versus other Crown East homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

The Old Vicarage outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,414

Street avg £1,745

On par

Floor Area

389 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Oldbury Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Honeywell Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 5TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

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