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46 WOODTHORPE DRIVE

BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE DY12 2RH

4 beds 1 baths 1,249 sq ft Listed 15 Oct 2024 (-620d)

£375,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (DY12 2RH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE DY12 2RH |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 116 m² |
| Last sold | £375,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/12/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £981/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,125

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9618-7959-7282-3514-0974)

## Description

Once over the threshold the hallway with cloakroom allows access to front reception room with views and office off.  Charming kitchen with appliances, dining room having access to the conservatory with greenspace roof again fitted in 2020. Up[stairs to the four bedrooms and family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms have front facing windows, a great vantage point to enjoy the Severn Valley Railway! The changing scenery, flora and fauna.

The garden which appears to enjoy a private sunny aspect has something for everyone! With decked area adjacent to the house, mature planting, grassed space with level lawn at the top of the garden fully enclose by wooden fencing. Ideal for al fresco dining.

Ideal location for amenities including schooling, commuting, the River Severn and of course the many varied amenities within the area.  An ideal location for all the family.

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate what's on offer here.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/153815123/740020) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/153815123/740021) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/153815123/740022) - Floorplan 3
- ![Floorplan 4](/listings/photos/153815123/740023) - Floorplan 4

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/153815123/740024) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3570057
- **Address:** 46 Woodthorpe Drive, BEWDLEY, DY12 2RH
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 30/06/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH | £375,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 58 BARK HILL, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BD | £425,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| 6 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ | £350,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| 6 SABRINA DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RJ | £530,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 35 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH | £312,500 | 02/05/2023 | Detached |
| 11A CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ | £445,000 | 29/03/2023 | Detached |
| 5 YEW TREE CLOSE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2PL | £410,000 | 10/02/2023 | Detached |
| DOWLES CROFT GREENACRES LANE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RE | £545,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 48A YEW TREE LANE, BEWDLEY, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2PJ | £330,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 SABRINA DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RJ | £405,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 61 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH | £300,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| THE PIPPINS PATCHETTS LANE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2DA | £750,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| CHERRY COTTAGE DOWLES ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RB | £350,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| HILREST CLEOBURY ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BB | £455,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 15 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ | £377,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ | £385,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 62 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH | £355,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 68 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH | £325,000 | 16/07/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £323,125 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £442,846 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £473,085 (17 Detached, DY12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wyre Forest). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £739/mo
- **Realistic:** £821/mo
- **Optimistic:** £903/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,233/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -7.5%
- **10y growth:** 38.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wyre Forest; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 47%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

116 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£375,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,233/m²

Local average

£473,085 (-20.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,132 of 33,755)

Street crime

40 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated on a mature estate known as Woodthorpe Drive, is this well presented four bedroom detached family home. Extended home with neat accommodation. Off road parking to frontage with single garage. Planted border, with steps to patio. A perfect vantage point to enjoy the view! Pedestrian access to the rear garden. The property benefits double glazing with gas central heating via a combination boiler which was fitted in 2020. We understand the soffits are also replaced with UPVC.
Once over the threshold the hallway with cloakroom allows access to front reception room with views and office off. Charming kitchen with appliances, dining room having access to the conservatory with greenspace roof again fitted in 2020. Up[stairs to the four bedrooms and family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms have front facing windows, a great vantage point to enjoy the Severn Valley Railway! The changing scenery, flora and fauna.
The garden which appears to enjoy a private sunny aspect has something for everyone! With decked area adjacent to the house, mature planting, grassed space with level lawn at the top of the garden fully enclose by wooden fencing. Ideal for al fresco dining.
Ideal location for amenities including schooling, commuting, the River Severn and of course the many varied amenities within the area. An ideal location for all the family.

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate what's on offer here.

Listed by

Bewdley

Hayden Estates

Reference: 153815123

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 18/12/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/12/2014

Expiry date: 18/12/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £981/year

Potential heating cost: £605/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,125

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 4

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #3570057

Property Details

Street: 46 Woodthorpe Drive

Town: BEWDLEY

Postcode: DY12 2RH

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 20/03/2006

Work Completed: 30/06/2005

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£375,000	—

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
58 BARK HILL, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BD	£425,000	15/12/2025	Detached
6 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ	£350,000	28/02/2025	Detached
6 SABRINA DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RJ	£530,000	21/02/2025	Detached
Same street 35 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH	£312,500	02/05/2023	Detached
11A CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ	£445,000	29/03/2023	Detached
5 YEW TREE CLOSE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2PL	£410,000	10/02/2023	Detached
DOWLES CROFT GREENACRES LANE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RE	£545,000	04/11/2022	Detached
48A YEW TREE LANE, BEWDLEY, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2PJ	£330,000	05/08/2022	Detached
3 SABRINA DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RJ	£405,000	08/07/2022	Detached
Same street 61 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH	£300,000	30/03/2022	Detached
THE PIPPINS PATCHETTS LANE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2DA	£750,000	10/03/2022	Detached
CHERRY COTTAGE DOWLES ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RB	£350,000	27/01/2022	Detached
HILREST CLEOBURY ROAD, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BB	£455,000	07/01/2022	Detached
15 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ	£377,000	15/12/2021	Detached
1 CHURCH VIEW, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2BZ	£385,000	23/09/2021	Detached
Same street 62 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH	£355,000	06/09/2021	Detached
Same street 68 WOODTHORPE DRIVE, BEWDLEY, WYRE FOREST, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY12 2RH	£325,000	16/07/2021	Detached

Street average: £323,125 (4 sales)

Area average: £442,846 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -7.5%

10y growth 38.4%

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

1y (index) -0.3%

5y (index) 15.8%

10y (index) 47%

Rental Range

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

Low £739/mo

Realistic £821/mo

Optimistic £903/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wyre Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid Staffs: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ingram Crescent	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Lyttleton Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Riar News	0.2 miles
Shop	Bewdley Farm Shop	0.3 miles
Train station	Bewdley	0.7 miles
Train station	Northwood Halt	1.1 miles
Hospital	First Aid Hut	1.4 miles
University	University of Worcester Lakeside Campus	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	27
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Vehicle crime	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	40

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 Anne's CofE VC Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 22 Mar 2023
Bewdley Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Bewdley School	Secondary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Wribbenhall School	Other	1.0 miles	Good — 14 Sep 2021
Sutton Park Primary School	Primary	2.3 miles	Outstanding — 22 Jun 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £102,625

Target investor price (1%) £82,100

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).