What kind of home is 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

4 St James Close, WR5 2QF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF sell for?

4 St James Close, WR5 2QF last sold for £243,500 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £100,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and July 2019, 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF rose from £100,000 to £243,500, a change of £143,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

4 St James Close, WR5 2QF has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 2QF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF use?

The latest EPC at 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

4 St James Close, WR5 2QF 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.

Which area is 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF in?

4 St James Close, WR5 2QF sits in Littleworth, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

Police records around 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF 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 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

The closest primary school to 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF is Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School (210m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF?

The closest bus stop to 4 St James Close, WR5 2QF is School, 161m away. The nearest rail option is Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station, 947m away.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 St James Close

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

4 St James Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Littleworth, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 21.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 18.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £243,500 in July 2019.

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
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemLpg
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromG12toE50

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 St James Close, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 St James Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£243,500

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2019Most recent
£243,500
+28.0%over 3 years
11 May 2016
£190,250
+90.3%over 10 years
1 February 2006
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 2QF: £292,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in WR5 2QF

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.

Habitable Rooms for 4 St James Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,590

Street avg £2,620

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£280k

1 Chase End Close

WR5 2BY

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1 Aylton Close

WR5 2LY

3 bed

£326k

1 Cambrai Drive, Brockhill Village, Norton

WR5 2PN

3 bed

£265k

1 Bronsil Close

WR5 2NH

3 bed

£360k

1 Broomhall Green, Broomhall

WR5 2PG

3 bed1 bath

£424k

1 Battenhall Avenue

WR5 2HN

3 bed1 bath

£285k

1 Battenhall Walk

WR5 2BN

2 bed1 bath

£525k

1 Battenhall Rise

WR5 2DE

3 bed

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

School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School. 2 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 2QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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