What kind of home is 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ last change hands?

8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ last sold for £94,000 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR4 9JZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ 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.

Which area is 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ in?

8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR4 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

Police records around 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ 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.

What schools are near 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ is Oasis Academy Warndon (180m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birdlip Close, WR4 9JZ is Sheepscombe Drive, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birdlip Close, Worcester, WR4 9JZ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Birdlip Close

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

8 Birdlip Close is an end-of-terrace house in Worcester (WR4 9JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 sits 114.9% above the 2005 sale of £94,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 19% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromC71toD65

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birdlip Close, Worcester, WR4 9JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birdlip Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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 Birdlip Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£94,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 February 2005Most recent
£94,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WR4 9JZ: £137,250 (2017–2006).

Nearby sales in WR4 9JZ

On the street

Versus other Birdlip Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Birdlip Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

175/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sheepscombe Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oasis Academy Warndon. 21 schools nearby.

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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 WR4 9JZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR4 9JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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