What type of property is 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

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

When did 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ last change hands?

9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ last sold for £70,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,250 in February 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1998 and August 2001, 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ rose from £49,250 to £70,000, a change of £20,750. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

9 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 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

9 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 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

Police records around 9 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 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Hill Street, WR5 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Hill Street

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

9 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 sits 200% above the 2001 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 33.3% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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 3)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Dec 2008

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

63%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2016from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Hill Street, Worcester, WR5 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Hill Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£70,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2001Most recent
£70,000
+42.1%over 3 years
27 February 1998
£49,250

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 floor area, 9 Hill Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,273

Street avg £1,922

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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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