What type of property is 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

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

What is the EPC rating for 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The current EPC rating for 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

4 The Firs, WR5 2RP has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP heated?

The latest EPC at 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

4 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 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP located?

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

Is 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP in a safe area?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest primary school to 4 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.

How well connected is 4 The Firs, WR5 2RP?

The closest bus stop to 4 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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4 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 The Firs

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

4 The Firs is a mid-terrace house in Whittington, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 2RP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromF27toD57

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 The Firs, Whittington, Worcester, WR5 2RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 The Firs has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£178,000

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 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.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 55 (D)

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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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2 bed1 bath

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

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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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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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