What type of property is 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

The current EPC rating for 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 2QH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH 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.

Where is 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH located?

12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH sits in Littleworth, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH 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.

Which schools serve 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

The closest primary school to 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH is Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School (270m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH?

The closest bus stop to 12 Orchard Grove, WR5 2QH is The Hidage, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station, 991m away.

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12 Orchard Grove, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 Orchard Grove

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

12 Orchard Grove is an end-of-terrace house in Littleworth, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2QH). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromE54toD57

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC 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 12 Orchard Grove, Littleworth, Worcester, WR5 2QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Orchard Grove 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.

12 Orchard Grove has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£204,000

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 2QH: £250,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WR5 2QH

On the street

Versus other Orchard Grove homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 12 Orchard Grove stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 52 (E)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

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1 Battenhall Walk

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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

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

The Hidage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR5 2QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 2QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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