What type of property is 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN last change hands?

4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN last sold for £225,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in November 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2018 and November 2023, 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN rose from £170,000 to £225,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 2RN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN 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 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN located?

4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN sits in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

What is crime like near 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

Police records around 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN 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 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

The closest primary school to 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN is Whittington CofE Primary School (49m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Worcester Sixth Form College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN?

The closest bus stop to 4 Grove Cottages, WR5 2RN is Swan Inn, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Grove Cottages, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Grove Cottages

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

4 Grove Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2RN). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 73% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in November 2023.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Grove Cottages, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Grove Cottages 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.

4 Grove Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2023Most recent
£225,000
+32.4%over 4 years
23 November 2018
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 2RN: £190,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WR5 2RN

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Grove Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,787

Street avg £3,639

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

0.1 km

Swan Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Whittington CofE Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 2RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

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FAQ

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