What kind of home is 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX last change hands?

3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX last sold for £98,750 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR4 9XX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX 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 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX in?

3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR4 postcode district in Worcestershire.

What is crime like near 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

Police records around 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX 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 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

The closest primary school to 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX is Carnforth School (545m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (557m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Barbers Close, WR4 9XX is Elgar Retail Park, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Barbers Close, Worcester, WR4 9XX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Barbers Close

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

3 Barbers Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester (WR4 9XX). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 sits 67.1% above the 2011 sale of £98,750. 15 years since the last transfer (June 2011). At 41 m² it's 27.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 18 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Barbers Close, Worcester, WR4 9XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Barbers 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.

3 Barbers Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£98,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 June 2011Most recent
£98,750

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

Nearby sales in WR4 9XX

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.

Floor Area for 3 Barbers Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,409

Street avg £2,935

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Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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.

£193k

1 Chatcombe Drive

WR4 9LT

2 bed

£220k

1 Brantwood

WR4 9FY

2 bed1 bath

£254k

1 Blackpole Road

WR4 9ST

2 bed1 bath

£179k

1 Birch Avenue

WR4 9SH

3 bed

£224k

1 Cherington Close

WR4 9XE

3 bed

£228k

1 Bowness Drive

WR4 9HP

3 bed1 bath

£252k

1 Borrowdale Drive

WR4 9HW

3 bed1 bath

£270k

1 Acacia Close

WR4 9TP

3 bed1 bath

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

Elgar Retail Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Carnforth School. 19 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

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