What type of property is 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT last change hands?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT last sold for £188,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,000 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and March 2021, 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT rose from £59,000 to £188,000, a change of £129,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT had any planning applications?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT located?

8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT sits in Long Meadow, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR4 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

Police records around 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT show an average of 175 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (26% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

The closest primary school to 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT is Oasis Academy Warndon (493m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Upper Ground, WR4 0HT is Prince of Wales Inn, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Upper Ground, Long Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0HT

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Upper Ground

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

8 Upper Ground is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Long Meadow, Worcester, Worcester (WR4 0HT). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 20.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £188,000 in March 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Nov 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Upper Ground, Long Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Upper Ground, Long Meadow, Worcester, WR4 0HT

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Nov 2025
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of part of the outbuilding (use class C3) to a hair salon (mixed use, C3 and E).
Documents
47 docs on file
Reference
25/00875/FUL
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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.

8 Upper Ground has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£188,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2021Most recent
£188,000
+41.4%over 16 years
7 July 2004
£132,950
+125.3%over 4 years
27 July 1999
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR4 0HT: £165,000 (2022–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Upper Ground homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Upper Ground stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,481

Street avg £2,905

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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Crime

175/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Prince of Wales Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oasis Academy Warndon. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR4 0HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR4 0HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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