What kind of home is 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ last sold for £285,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and May 2026, 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ rose from £65,000 to £285,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR2 6SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ use?

The latest EPC at 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ in?

16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ sits in Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR2 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ show an average of 133 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

The closest primary school to 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ is Broadheath CofE Primary School (354m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Jacomb Close, WR2 6SQ is Grange Road, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16a, Jacomb Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6SQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a four-bedroom detached house in Lower Broadheath, Worcester, Worcester (WR2 6SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £285,000 — fresh data. At 89 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£297/sq ft) was about 53.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Jacomb Close, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a has no planning applications on record.

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.

Price for 16a has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£285,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2026Most recent
£285,000
+338.5%over 28 years
29 May 1997
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR2 6SQ: £264,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WR2 6SQ

On the street

Versus other Jacomb Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 16a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,202

Street avg £2,464

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Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

133/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grange Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Broadheath CofE Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR2 6SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR2 6SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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