What kind of home is 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU last change hands?

4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU last sold for £205,000 in July 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £108,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and July 2002, 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU rose from £108,000 to £205,000, a change of £97,000. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU in?

4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU sits in Spetchley, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU 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.

What schools are near 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

The closest primary school to 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU is Whittington CofE Primary School (1.5km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Worcester Sixth Form College (998m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU is Wildwood Drive, 448m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Does 4 Cornmill Barns, WR5 1RU have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.18 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.91 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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4 Cornmill Barns, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Cornmill Barns

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

4 Cornmill Barns is a semi-detached house in Spetchley, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 1RU). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 96.1% above the 2002 sale of £205,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 57.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and 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 4 Cornmill Barns, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Cornmill Barns 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.

4 Cornmill Barns's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£205,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2002Most recent
£205,000
+89.8%over 5 years
26 September 1996
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 1RU: £616,250 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WR5 1RU

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,628

Street avg £2,341

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

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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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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Wildwood Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Worcester Sixth Form College. 13 schools nearby.

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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 1RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 1RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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