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

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
143 m²
1539 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Rectory Close

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

8 Rectory Close is a semi-detached house in Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 6RD). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 143 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

8 Rectory Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Oct 2021
EPC improved fromF30toE49
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2024from May 2022
EPC improved fromE49toC71
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Rectory Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Rectory Close has no planning applications on record.

12

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.

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

Current estimate

£333,000

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 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.

On floor area, 8 Rectory Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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.
£329k

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WR2 6PU

£340k

1 Albert Terrace, Oldbury Road

WR2 6AP

5 bed2 bath
£320k

1 Baveney Road

WR2 6DS

£298k

1 Cecilia Avenue

WR2 6EN

3 bed
£295k

1 Bracken Close

WR2 6HN

2 bed1 bath
£289k

1 Ambrose Close

WR2 6JX

3 bed1 bath
£397k

1 Church Lane, Hallow

WR2 6PF

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