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Rectory Place, Apartment 16, 4 Wylds Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DA

Notable views
Property type
Detached
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Rectory Place

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

Rectory Place is a one-bedroom detached house in Worcester (WR5 1DA). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Rectory Place (49–130 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 14 units on file. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since December 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

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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.

Rectory Place's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Nov 2013
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Rectory Place, Apartment 16, 4 Wylds Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Rectory Place has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

Rectory Place valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Wylds Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Rectory Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,439

Street avg £2,480

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Rectory Place

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.

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

Sidbury — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stanley Road Primary School. 25 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 WR5 1DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR5 1DA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 1DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Rectory Place, Apartment 16, 4 Wylds Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.