179 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4XG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 2,034 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £407,960 , which equates to approximately £201 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Feb 2013 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £157,960, representing a 63.2% increase, or approximately 4.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £407,960 is:

  • 32.9% higher than the average property price on Columbia Drive
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the WR2 4XG postcode area
  • and 31.3% higher than the average price for Worcester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 July 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
2034 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£407,960
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£201
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

179 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Jul 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided by a gas boiler or circulator. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 Oct 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to gas boiler/circulator, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Gas boiler/circulator
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WR2 4XG

5 th / 10
Price Rank
15% lower than average
1 st / 7
Size Rank
62% bigger than average
7 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
48% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WR2 4XG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£407,960
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
8 Feb 2013
£250,000
Leasehold
+83.8 %
17 May 1999
£136,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 2077 sq ft
sale price: £520,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2022

Data Sources

The property at 179 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester, WR2 4XG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Feb 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Jul 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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