What kind of home is 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 57% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WR6 5PJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ have?

1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ has council approval for an extension granted in September 2012 under ref. 12/00996/CPU. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ 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.

Which area is 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ in?

1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ sits in Knightwick, Worcester, Worcester. It falls within the WR6 postcode district in Worcestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

Police records around 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

The closest primary school to 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ is Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, WR6 5PJ is Church, 5m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, Knightwick, Worcester, WR6 5PJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 New Cottage

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

1 New Cottage is a semi-detached house in Knightwick, Worcester, Worcester (WR6 5PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 71 m² it sits well below the postcode median (147 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2017from Apr 2014

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2019from Nov 2017

EPC improved fromF37toE39

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 New Cottage, Knightsford Bridge, Knightwick, Worcester, WR6 5PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 New Cottage has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

Sept 2012
ExtensionOutline
In report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed development for two storey extensions to both properties
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
12/00996/CPU
View planning record
Jul 2012
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development of two storey rear extension of both semi-detached cottages
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
12/00668/CPU
View planning record

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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.

1 New Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£238,000

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 WR6 5PJ: £495,000 (2024–2004).

Nearby sales in WR6 5PJ

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On the street

Versus other Knightsford Bridge homes

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

1 New Cottage is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 52 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WR6 5PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WR6 5PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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