What kind of home is 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH sell for?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH last sold for £120,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and October 2017, 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH rose from £86,000 to £120,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH use?

The latest EPC at 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH in?

3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR4 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

Police records around 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

The closest primary school to 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH is Hollymount School (76m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Perowne CofE College (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birch Avenue, WR4 9SH is Gorse Hill School, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Birch Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9SH

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Birch Avenue

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

3 Birch Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR4 9SH). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in October 2017. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 49.2% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromF35toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birch Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Birch Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9SH

2decisions21documents4nearby

Sept 2020
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of two sides of the fence around the front of the property with brick wall and pillars with metal railings.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
20/00317/HP
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RenovationApr 2021Decision

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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.

3 Birch Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£120,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2017Most recent
£120,000
+39.5%over 13 years
19 December 2003
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR4 9SH: £152,500 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WR4 9SH

On the street

Versus other Birch Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 3 Birch Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,791

Street avg £1,905

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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1 Birch Avenue

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3 bed

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1 Bowness Drive

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gorse Hill School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hollymount School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR4 9SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR4 9SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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