What kind of home is 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD last change hands?

2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD last sold for £215,000 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD in?

2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD sits in Kempsey, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR5 postcode district in Worcestershire.

Is 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD 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 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The closest primary school to 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is Kempsey Primary School (523m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is Florence Close, 63m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Darwin Close, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3SD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Darwin Close

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

2 Darwin Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Kempsey, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 3SD). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 sits 54% above the 2009 sale of £215,000.

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

Bedrooms3

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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)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Darwin Close, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Darwin Close 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 October 2009Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 3SD: £210,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in WR5 3SD

On the street

Versus other Darwin Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Darwin Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,337

Street avg £2,793

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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

Florence Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kempsey Primary School. 2 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 3SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR5 3SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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