What kind of home is 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD sell for?

8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD last sold for £350,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and November 2023, 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD rose from £205,000 to £350,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR5 3SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

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

Which area is 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD in?

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

Is 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The closest primary school to 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is Kempsey Primary School (523m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Darwin Close, WR5 3SD is Florence Close, 63m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Darwin Close, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3SD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Darwin Close

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

8 Darwin Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Kempsey, Worcester, Worcester (WR5 3SD). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£397/sq ft) was about 95.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in November 2023.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Darwin Close, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Latest sale on 8 Darwin Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2023Most recent
£350,000
+70.7%over 9 years
20 January 2014
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WR5 3SD: £210,000 (2016–2004).

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.

On price per m², 8 Darwin Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,268

Street avg £2,310

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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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1 Aldersey Close

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1 Bittern Road

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1 Aycliffe Road

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3 bed

£320k

1 Blagdon Close

WR5 3PL

3 bed3 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

0.1 km

Florence Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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