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14 St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 St James Close

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

14 St James Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Littleworth, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 is 14.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 53.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £285,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • Summer houseYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Nov 2008
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Feb 2021from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromF23toE40
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2022from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromE40toD62
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property 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 14 St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 14 St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF

2decisions1extensions34documents5nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Dec 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Proposed domestic extension to the front elevation, lengthen garage to the side of dwelling and widen garage at rear.

    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    W/15/02526/PP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
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  • The 34 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

14 St James Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£285,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 April 2023Most recent

    £285,000

    +93.9%over 14 years
  2. 5 December 2008

    £147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 2QF: £292,000 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other St James Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 14 St James Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,239

Street avg £2,570

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 St James Close

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

0.2 km

School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 2QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.