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1 Barbers Close, Worcester, WR4 9XX

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Barbers Close

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

1 Barbers Close is an end-of-terrace house in Worcester (WR4 9XX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Barbers Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Nov 2008
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC E

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barbers Close, Worcester, WR4 9XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barbers Close has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

1 Barbers Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR4 9XX: £225,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Barbers Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Barbers Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Barbers Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elgar Retail Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Carnforth School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9XX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR4 9XX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR4 9XX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Barbers Close, Worcester, WR4 9XX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.