What type of property is 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ last change hands?

5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ last sold for £105,000 in December 2008, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £41,500 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and December 2008, 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ rose from £41,500 to £105,000, a change of £63,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ 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 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ located?

5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ sits in Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

Police records around 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ 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 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ is Stanley Road Primary School (212m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ is Shrub Hill Station, 206m away. The nearest rail option is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, 302m away.

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5 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Hill Street

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

5 Hill Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worcester (WR5 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It hasn't traded since December 2008, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 83.8% above the 2008 sale of £105,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Feb 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hill Street 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 Hill Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£105,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2008Most recent
£105,000
+153.0%over 13 years
29 June 1995
£41,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 1BQ: £115,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in WR5 1BQ

On the street

Versus other Hill Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Hill Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,909

Street avg £1,869

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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

0.2 km

Shrub Hill Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Stanley Road Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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