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1 The Orchards, Hatfield Lane, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PY

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
176 m²
1894 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 The Orchards

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

1 The Orchards is an end-of-terrace house in Norton, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on oil.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1 The Orchards's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromC79toF27
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Full ControlManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
SolarImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Jun 2018from Nov 2016
EPC improved fromF27toE45
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2025from Jun 2018
EPC improved fromE45toD65
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Jan 2025
Main Fuel
LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Orchards, Hatfield Lane, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 1 The Orchards is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 1 The Orchards, Hatfield Lane, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PY

2decisions9documents5nearby
  1. Aug 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Undertake tree works as detailed on the application, and in accompanying information

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    W/23/01608/TPOA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 The Orchards has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£712,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 2PY: £410,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Hatfield Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 The Orchards runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 44 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 199 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 11.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 The Orchards

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
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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1 Battenhall Avenue

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School. 3 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 2PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WR5 2PY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 2PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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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