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20 Rectory Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RD

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Rectory Close

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

20 Rectory Close is a semi-detached house in Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 6RD). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold June 2019 for £249,950. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 26% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE53toC70
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%8%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Rectory Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Rectory Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

12 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£249,950

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2019Most recent

    £249,950

    +78.5%over 1 year

  2. 27 June 2017

    £140,000

  3. 18 May 2015

    £140,000

    +93.1%over 16 years

  4. 16 May 1999

    £72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 6RD: £255,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Rectory Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Rectory Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,688

Street avg £2,329

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Rectory 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.
£320k

1 Baveney Road

WR2 6DS

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1 Broad Lea Close

WR2 6AX

£329k

1 Clayhill Cottage, Shoulton Lane, Hallow

WR2 6PU

£298k

1 Cecilia Avenue

WR2 6EN

3 bed
£295k

1 Bracken Close

WR2 6HN

2 bed1 bath
£340k

1 Albert Terrace, Oldbury Road

WR2 6AP

5 bed2 bath
£289k

1 Ambrose Close

WR2 6JX

3 bed1 bath
£279k

1 Church Cottage, Grimley

WR2 6LU

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

0.2 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Broadheath CofE Primary School. 2 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 6RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR2 6RD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 6RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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 Rectory Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.