Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
16 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
EPC B
Estimated value
£267,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£250,000)+7%
- Against WR2 5UJ's recent median (£213,750)+25%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£267,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£250,000)+7%
- Against WR2 5UJ's recent median (£213,750)+25%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Sandys Close is modelled from its 69 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WR2 5UJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
69 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in WR2 5UJ
5 sales, median £213,750 (2025–2021)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
31 March 2021Most recent
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 5UJ: £213,750 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in WR2 5UJ
17 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
Sold Jul 2025
£213,7509 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
Sold Jun 2024
£306,50018 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
Sold Apr 2021
£176,25014 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
Sold Apr 2021
£308,0002 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ
Sold Apr 2021
£772,168
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 16 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 16 Sandys Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
16 Sandys Close is a semi-detached house in Rushwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 5UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. The latest certificate (March 2021) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 97).
Sold March 2021 for £250,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 16 Sandys 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 · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
16 Sandys Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate
Mar 2021EPC Rating
A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 17 March 2031
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 16 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
16 Sandys 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.
Versus other Sandys Close homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m²
£3,623
Street avg £3,934
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 74 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.1 t/year
Years Held
5 years
Street avg 5 years
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.
Crime
133/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bypass Island — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Rushwick CofE Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Rushwick CofE Primary SchoolPrimary362m
- Honeywell Primary SchoolPrimary868m
- Pitmaston Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic PrimaryPrimary1.5km
Nearest stops
- Bypass IslandBus stop121m
- Laugherne BrookBus stop266m
- Christine AvenueBus stop323m
- Boughton AvenueBus stop506m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences791 reports40%
- Anti-social Behaviour289 reports15%
- Criminal Damage & Arson156 reports8%
- Shoplifting141 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR2 5UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC B
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £545 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 16 Sandys Close is modelled from its 69 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in WR2 5UJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 16 Sandys Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16 Sandys Close was lodged in March 2021 at band B and is valid until March 2031. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 16 Sandys Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from WR2 5UJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5UJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in WR2 5UJSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- WR 2 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 16 Sandys Close, Rushwick, Worcester valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales