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8 SALTWOOD AVENUE

WORCESTER, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTERSHIRE WR4 0JP

3 beds 60 m² Listed 20 Apr 2010 (-5879d)

£199,950

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Property details

Floor area

60 m²

Last sold

£199,950 Aug 2010

Local average

£401,979 (-50.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,676 of 33,755)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedrooms
  • Conservatory
  • Refitted Breakfast Kitchen
  • Refitted Cloakroom and Bathroom
  • Off Road Parking

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
CONNELLS are Pleased to Offer For Sale this Three Bedroomed Detached Family Home Situated in the Residential Area of Warndon Villages Having Access to Local Amenities, Worcester City Centre and Junction 6 of the M5 Motorway.


DESCRIPTION
A Three Bedroomed Detached Family Home with Conservatory.

Accommodation Details: 
The property comprises reception hall, refitted cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, refitted breakfast kitchen, conservatory, utility room, three bedrooms, refitted bathroom and garage.

The property benefits from gas fired central heating, UPVC double glazing, off road parking, rear garden.

Ground Floor 
Canopy porch with courtesy light, part glazed front door leading to reception hall.

Reception Hall 
Ceiling light, coved ceiling, wood laminate flooring, single panel radiator, storage cupboard, stairs to first floor.

Refitted Cloakroom 
Front facing UPVC double glazed window, low level wc, wash hand basin, ceiling light, wood laminate flooring, coved ceiling, single panel radiator.

Sitting Room 13' 2" x 10' 9" ( 4.01m x 3.28m )
Front facing UPVC double glazed window, Adam style feature fire place with marble effect inset and hearth and inset gas fire, dado rail, coved ceiling, wood laminate flooring, two pendent ceiling lights, TV aerial point, glazed double doors to dining room.

Dining Room 9' 1" x 8' 10" ( 2.77m x 2.69m )
Rear facing double glazed patio door to conservatory, ceiling light, dado rail, wood laminate flooring, coved ceiling, single panel radiator.

Refitted Kitchen 9' 1" x 8' 11" ( 2.77m x 2.72m )
Rear facing double glazed window, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, one four drawer stacker unit, larder unit, range of eye level units. Moffat brushed stainless steel electric oven with four ring hob and brushed stainless steel cooker hood over, integral dishwasher, integral fridge, ceiling light, single panel radiator, part ceramic tiled walls, door to utility room.

Utility Room 8' 8" x 7' 10" ( 2.64m x 2.39m )
(Previously was the rear of the garage), space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for fridge freezer, further appliance space, ceiling light, access to roof space, cupboard housing Worcester combination boiler to serve central heating and domestic hot water, door to rear garden, door to the front of the garage currently being used as storage.

Conservatory 9' 11" x 9' 10" ( 3.02m x 3.00m )
Of UPVC construction, ceiling light with fan, double glazed double doors to rear garden.

First Floor Landing 
Side facing double glazed window, ceiling light, access to roof space, airing cupboard with slatted shelving, doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

Master Bedroom 12' 4" x 11' ( 3.76m x 3.35m )
Rear facing UPVC double glazed window, two spot lights, two wall light points, two fitted double wardrobes with hanging rail, coved ceiling, TV aerial point, telephone point, single panel radiator.

Bedroom 2 10' 11" x 7' 11" ( 3.33m x 2.41m )
Front facing UPVC double glazed window, pendent ceiling light, coved ceiling, single panel radiator.

Bedroom 3 9' x 7' 2" ( 2.74m x 2.18m )
Rear facing UPVC double glazed window, pendent ceiling light, coved ceiling, wood laminate flooring, telephone point, single panel radiator.

Refitted Bathroom 
Front facing UPVC double glazed window, panel bath with Triton shower over, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part ceramic tiled walls, recessed spot lights, single panel radiator, wood laminate flooring.

Outside - Front 
To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off road parking for two medium sized vehicles which in turn leads to the garage.

Garage 
Having up and over door, (currently being used as a store room at the front and a utility room at the rear).

Outside - Rear 
To the rear of the property is an enclosed landscaped low maintenance garden, patio area, gated side access, outside courtesy lighting, cold water tap.

Services 
All mains services are connected to the property.


DIRECTIONS
From Connells Warndon Villages office proceed out of Ankerage Green turning right into Mill Wood Drive, continue to the end of Mill Wood Drive turning left into Plantation Drive, at the traffic island turn right into Woodgreen Drive, at the next traffic island turn right into Hastings Drive, take the first turn right into Saltwood Avenue where the property will be located on the right hand side as indicated by the agents "For Sale" board.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Warndon Villages

Connells

Reference: 25644895

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2025318

Property Details

Street: 8 Saltwood Avenue

Town: Berkeley Alford

Postcode: WR4 0JP

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/09/2004

Work Completed: 24/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

67% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/08/2010 (15 years ago) £199,950 +17.7%
Sold 18/05/2004 (22 years ago) £169,950 +41.7%
Sold 28/09/2001 (24 years ago) £119,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
26 HEVER AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DQ £425,000 09/01/2026 Detached
25 HEVER AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DQ £480,000 05/12/2025 Detached
Same street 15 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £252,500 27/03/2025 Terraced
Same street 46 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £230,000 18/12/2024 Terraced
Same street 12 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £171,000 13/12/2024 Terraced
32 BEARCROFT AVENUE, GREAT MEADOW, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DR £332,500 30/11/2023 Detached
6 SUDELEY AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0EE £320,000 23/10/2023 Detached
5 CAISTER AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0QP £370,000 01/08/2023 Detached
14 CAISTER AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0QP £230,000 22/12/2022 Detached
Same street 4 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £315,000 21/10/2022 Detached
43 BEARCROFT AVENUE, GREAT MEADOW, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DR £415,000 16/09/2022 Detached
8 LAUNCESTON PLACE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0PZ £275,000 16/09/2022 Detached
6 NORMAN CLOSE, LONG MEADOW, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0HS £385,000 08/09/2022 Detached
39 BEARCROFT AVENUE, GREAT MEADOW, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DR £316,100 01/09/2022 Detached
24 WALKWORTH AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DE £321,775 16/08/2022 Detached
4 PURLEIGH AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DX £380,000 27/07/2022 Detached
16 LAUNCESTON PLACE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0PZ £305,000 08/07/2022 Detached
15 BEARCROFT AVENUE, GREAT MEADOW, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DR £305,000 10/06/2022 Detached
Same street 32 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £155,000 24/05/2022 Terraced
9 LAUNCESTON PLACE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0PZ £250,000 23/05/2022 Detached
17 POWDERHAM AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DN £392,000 13/05/2022 Detached
4 HARLECH CLOSE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JU £338,000 19/04/2022 Detached
15 BAMBURGH CRESCENT, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0QX £360,000 13/04/2022 Detached
4 BIRCHANGER GREEN, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DW £395,000 11/03/2022 Detached
3 POWDERHAM AVENUE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0DN £360,000 07/03/2022 Detached
Same street 7 SALTWOOD AVENUE, BERKELEY ALFORD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR4 0JP £225,000 29/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £224,750 (6 sales)

Area average: £347,769 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 30.3%
10y growth 81.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Worcester. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 0.2%
5y (index) 23.4%
10y (index) 46.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Worcester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £864/mo
Realistic £960/mo
Optimistic £1,056/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Worcester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worcester South: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Tamworth Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Saltwood Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Rybrook BMW 0.4 miles
Hospital Worcestershire Royal Hospital 1.1 miles
Train station Worcester Shrub Hill 1.7 miles
Train station Worcester Foregate Street 2.1 miles
University Jenny Lind Building 2.2 miles
University University of Worcester, City Campus 2.3 miles
Hospital Spire Southbank Hospital 2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 70
Anti-social behaviour 19
Criminal damage and arson 16
Other theft 12
Burglary 11
Shoplifting 10
Public order 9
Vehicle crime 7
Other crime 4
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 164

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 6 Feb 2013
Oasis Academy Warndon Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 23 Jan 2023
The Lyppard Grange Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Apr 2014
The Aspire Academy Other 0.7 miles Good — 6 Jun 2017
Carnforth School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 10 Feb 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Detached House, Trotshill Lane East, WR4 £2,750/mo 3 0.51 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,750/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £343,750
Target investor price (1%) £275,000
Gross yield 16.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 6.1×
Monthly cashflow £1,663/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 34.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).