What type of property is 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB last sold for £215,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £48,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1997 and June 2023, 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB rose from £48,000 to £215,000, a change of £167,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

The current EPC rating for 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB 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 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB located?

40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR4 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB 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.

Which schools serve 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

The closest primary school to 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB is Cranham Primary School (296m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (669m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB?

The closest bus stop to 40 Amberley Close, WR4 9XB is Blackpole Inn, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Amberley Close, Worcester, WR4 9XB

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Amberley Close

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

40 Amberley Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR4 9XB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 11.6% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 69.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £215,000 in June 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jun 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%6%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Amberley Close, Worcester, WR4 9XB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Amberley Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

40 Amberley Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£215,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2023Most recent
£215,000
+43.3%over 6 years
12 January 2017
£150,000
+191.3%over 18 years
27 September 1998
£51,500
+7.3%over 10 months
5 December 1997
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR4 9XB: £227,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WR4 9XB

On the street

Versus other Amberley Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 40 Amberley Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,028

Street avg £2,207

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blackpole Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cranham Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR4 9XB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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