What kind of home is 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

12 The Firs, WR5 2RP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

12 The Firs, WR5 2RP last sold for £165,000 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £151,000 in September 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP changed over time?

Across 5 sales between September 2004 and December 2017, 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP rose from £151,000 to £165,000, a change of £14,000. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The current EPC rating for 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

12 The Firs, WR5 2RP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP use?

The latest EPC at 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

12 The Firs, WR5 2RP 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 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP in?

12 The Firs, WR5 2RP sits in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP in a safe area?

Police records around 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP 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 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest primary school to 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP is Whittington CofE Primary School (1.0km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Worcester Sixth Form College (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest bus stop to 12 The Firs, WR5 2RP is Firs Cottages Layby, 152m away. The nearest rail option is Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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12 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP

Notable views5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 The Firs

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

12 The Firs is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2RP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 83 m² this is the 10th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–144 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

8 years since the last transfer (December 2017). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 15.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageSingle
Notable viewsYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF36toE52

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Mar 2017from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromE52toF35

Feb 2018from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromF35toD64

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Feb 2018

EPC improved fromD64toF38

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Apr 2024

EPC improved fromF38toC79

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 The Firs 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 The Firs has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2017Most recent
£165,000
+22.2%over 3 years
28 March 2014
£135,000
-10.0%over 3 years
3 June 2010
£150,000
+3.4%over 3 years
2 February 2007
£145,000
-4.0%over 2 years
2 September 2004
£151,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 2RP: £190,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WR5 2RP

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 The Firs outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,988

Street avg £1,854

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 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.

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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

0.2 km

Firs Cottages Layby — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Whittington CofE Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 2RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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