What type of property is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

8 Hillside, WR5 3LN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN sell for?

8 Hillside, WR5 3LN last sold for £240,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £218,000 in February 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

Across 2 sales between February 2018 and November 2023, 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN rose from £218,000 to £240,000, a change of £22,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

8 Hillside, WR5 3LN has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

8 Hillside, WR5 3LN 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 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN located?

8 Hillside, WR5 3LN sits in Kempsey, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN 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 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

The closest primary school to 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN is Kempsey Primary School (437m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hillside, WR5 3LN is Brookend Lane, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hillside, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3LN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Hillside

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

8 Hillside is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempsey, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 3LN). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £240,000.

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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Sept 2017

EPC improved fromE50toD67

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hillside, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hillside has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£240,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2023Most recent
£240,000
+10.1%over 5 years
16 February 2018
£218,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 3LN: £236,000 (2025–2004).

Nearby sales in WR5 3LN

On the street

Versus other Hillside homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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.

Full Worcester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

208/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brookend Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kempsey Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR5 3LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 3LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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