What type of property is 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA sell for?

5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA last sold for £152,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,250 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and May 2017, 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA rose from £46,250 to £152,000, a change of £105,750. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 54 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA 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 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA located?

5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

Police records around 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

The closest primary school to 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA is Stanley Road Primary School (255m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Byfield Rise, WR5 1BA is Shrub Hill Station, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 193m away.

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5 Byfield Rise, Worcester, WR5 1BA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Byfield Rise

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

5 Byfield Rise is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR5 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 28.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 93.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 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
Open-plan layoutYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Byfield Rise, Worcester, WR5 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Byfield Rise has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

5 Byfield Rise has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£152,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

7 May 2017Most recent
£152,000
+228.6%over 19 years
2 April 1998
£46,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 1BA: £102,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WR5 1BA

On the street

Versus other Byfield Rise homes

Four headline reads against 53 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Byfield Rise runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,815

Street avg £2,000

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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 Byfield Rise

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2 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Canterbury Road

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Dart Road

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1 Cecil Road

WR5 1AX

3 bed1 bath

£265k

1 Chester Close

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£266k

1 Blossom Close

WR5 1SN

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.

Full Worcester report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shrub Hill Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stanley Road Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR5 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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