What type of property is 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

13 The Firs, WR5 2RP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP last change hands?

13 The Firs, WR5 2RP last sold for £200,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,500 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 1998 and June 2024, 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP rose from £55,500 to £200,000, a change of £144,500. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The current EPC rating for 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2020 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

13 The Firs, WR5 2RP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 2RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP heated?

The latest EPC at 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

13 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.

Where is 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP located?

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

How safe is the area around 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

Police records around 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP show an average of 208 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest primary school to 13 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 13 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest bus stop to 13 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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13 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP

Notable views3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 13 The Firs

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

13 The Firs is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2RP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the 3rd 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 (April 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 67 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 17 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £200,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageEn bloc
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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromF32toC78

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 13 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP

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Oct 2022
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
W/22/02005/TPOA
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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.

13 The Firs has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2024Most recent
£200,000
+19.4%over 3 years
26 November 2020
£167,500
+201.8%over 21 years
27 November 1998
£55,500

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.

13 The Firs outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,985

Street avg £1,782

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

208/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

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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

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