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84 LAUGHERNE ROAD

WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE WR2 5LS

4 beds 2 baths 2,164 sq ft Listed 12 Dec 2024 (-544d)

£500,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WR2 5LS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 84 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE WR2 5LS |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 201 m² |
| Last sold | £470,000 May 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £3,510/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £30,565

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£65)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2444-0370-2504-5575)

## Description

The property features a welcoming Entrance Hall leading to a large Sitting Room with a square bay window, a charming feature fireplace, and a gas fire. Adjacent is a versatile Reception/Dining Room, also with a square bay window and an open fireplace. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room, complete with a pantry, opens into a Conservatory/Sun Room that overlooks the rear garden. Additional ground floor amenities include a Utility Room and a convenient downstairs Cloakroom.

On the first floor, the spacious Master Bedroom boasts its own private Shower, while two further Bedrooms are also available, one of which includes an En-Suite Bathroom. A separate Family Bathroom serves the remaining rooms on this level. The second floor provides a flexible play area/storage, along with a fourth double Bedroom, an Office/Study, and additional eaves.

Outside, the property offers a driveway with ample off-road parking and a detached double garage. The mature rear garden includes a patio area, while the front features a well-maintained lawn bordered by a hedge boundary, adding to the home’s appeal.

**Location: **Located in the St John's area, known for its residential character and proximity to key local amenities. The neighbourhood offers easy access to several schools, such as Pitmaston Primary and Christopher Whitehead Language College, which are within walking distance. For daily needs, St John’s local shops, supermarkets, and eateries are nearby, while the city centre of Worcester is about a mile away, offering more extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, the area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services into the city.

**Rooms:**

**Dining Room** - 4.9m x 3.98m (16'0" x 13'0") max

**Lounge** - 5.13m x 4.1m (16'9" x 13'5")

**Family Room** - 5.23m x 2.89m (17'1" x 9'5")

**Kitchen/Breakfast Room** - 5.21m x 3.66m (17'1" x 12'0")

**Pantry** - 1.73m x 1.36m (5'8" x 4'5")

**Utility Room** - 2.56m x 1.7m (8'4" x 5'6")

**WC** - 1.51m x 1m (4'11" x 3'3")

**Stairs To First Floor Landing**

**Main Bedroom** - 4.12m x 3.99m (13'6" x 13'1") max

**Ensuite** - 2.7m x 1.43m (8'10" x 4'8")

**Bedroom 2** - 5.15m x 4.09m (16'10" x 13'5")

**Bedroom 3** - 2.81m x 2.61m (9'2" x 8'6")

**Bathroom** - 3.65m x 2.24m (11'11" x 7'4")

**Stairs To Second Floor Landing**

**Bedroom 4** - 4.09m x 3.19m (13'5" x 10'5")

**Study** - 3.14m x 2.88m (10'3" x 9'5")

**Play Room** - 4.19m x 2.19m (13'8" x 7'2") max

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/155884412/643955) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/155884412/643959) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9630530
- **Address:** 84 Laugherne Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5LS
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/06/2013
- **Work Completed:** 17/06/2013
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9332981
- **Address:** 84 Laugherne Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5LS
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/02/2013
- **Work Completed:** 17/01/2013
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6506698
- **Address:** 84 Laugherne Road, WORCESTER, WR2 5LS
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/04/2009
- **Work Completed:** 14/04/2009
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 84 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £470,000 | 13/05/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 79 MCINTYRE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LQ | £350,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £450,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| BEAUFORT VILLA, 75 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5HY | £370,000 | 02/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £363,750 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 117 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5JD | £260,000 | 21/03/2023 | Detached |
| 141A COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5JD | £360,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £375,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 63 OLDBURY ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 6AL | £420,000 | 11/07/2022 | Detached |
| 83 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LY | £345,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| 75 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5HY | £355,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS | £346,500 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HAMPTON CLOSE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LX | £350,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HAMPTON GARDENS, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LB | £345,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 9 MCINTYRE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LG | £240,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| 55 OLDBURY ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 6AA | £367,500 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £382,050 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £342,045 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £467,888 (41 Detached, WR2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +6.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £864/mo
- **Realistic:** £960/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,056/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,147/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Henwick Avenue, WR2 | £2,200/mo | 4 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £275,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £220,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-14/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,488/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.6%
- **10y growth:** 43%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.3%

## 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

Floor area

201 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£470,000 May 2025

Price per m²

£2,488/m²

Local average

£467,888 (+6.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,657 of 33,755)

Street crime

340 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Period Property
Double Garage
Four Off-Road Parking Spaces
Popular St Johns Location
Three Reception Rooms
Study & Playroom

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

A large period, family home located in the popular area of St Johns, in need of modernisation. This property is ready for you to make your own and comprises four bedrooms, two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, sun room, utility room and a detached double garage. We highly recommend a viewing!
The property features a welcoming Entrance Hall leading to a large Sitting Room with a square bay window, a charming feature fireplace, and a gas fire. Adjacent is a versatile Reception/Dining Room, also with a square bay window and an open fireplace. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room, complete with a pantry, opens into a Conservatory/Sun Room that overlooks the rear garden. Additional ground floor amenities include a Utility Room and a convenient downstairs Cloakroom.
On the first floor, the spacious Master Bedroom boasts its own private Shower, while two further Bedrooms are also available, one of which includes an En-Suite Bathroom. A separate Family Bathroom serves the remaining rooms on this level. The second floor provides a flexible play area/storage, along with a fourth double Bedroom, an Office/Study, and additional eaves.
Outside, the property offers a driveway with ample off-road parking and a detached double garage. The mature rear garden includes a patio area, while the front features a well-maintained lawn bordered by a hedge boundary, adding to the home’s appeal.
Location: Located in the St John's area, known for its residential character and proximity to key local amenities. The neighbourhood offers easy access to several schools, such as Pitmaston Primary and Christopher Whitehead Language College, which are within walking distance. For daily needs, St John’s local shops, supermarkets, and eateries are nearby, while the city centre of Worcester is about a mile away, offering more extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Additionally, the area is well-connected by public transport, with regular bus services into the city.
Rooms:
Dining Room - 4.9m x 3.98m (16'0" x 13'0") max
Lounge - 5.13m x 4.1m (16'9" x 13'5")
Family Room - 5.23m x 2.89m (17'1" x 9'5")
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.21m x 3.66m (17'1" x 12'0")
Pantry - 1.73m x 1.36m (5'8" x 4'5")
Utility Room - 2.56m x 1.7m (8'4" x 5'6")
WC - 1.51m x 1m (4'11" x 3'3")
Stairs To First Floor Landing
Main Bedroom - 4.12m x 3.99m (13'6" x 13'1") max
Ensuite - 2.7m x 1.43m (8'10" x 4'8")
Bedroom 2 - 5.15m x 4.09m (16'10" x 13'5")
Bedroom 3 - 2.81m x 2.61m (9'2" x 8'6")
Bathroom - 3.65m x 2.24m (11'11" x 7'4")
Stairs To Second Floor Landing
Bedroom 4 - 4.09m x 3.19m (13'5" x 10'5")
Study - 3.14m x 2.88m (10'3" x 9'5")
Play Room - 4.19m x 2.19m (13'8" x 7'2") max

Listed by

Worcester

Arden Estates

Reference: 155884412

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/03/2024

Current heating cost: £3,510/year

Potential heating cost: £1,944/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £30,565

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

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£65)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9630530

Property Details

Street: 84 Laugherne Road

Town: WORCESTER

Postcode: WR2 5LS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 24/06/2013

Work Completed: 17/06/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9332981

Property Details

Street: 84 Laugherne Road

Town: WORCESTER

Postcode: WR2 5LS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/02/2013

Work Completed: 17/01/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6506698

Property Details

Street: 84 Laugherne Road

Town: WORCESTER

Postcode: WR2 5LS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/04/2009

Work Completed: 14/04/2009

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	13/05/2025 (1 year ago)	£470,000	—

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
79 MCINTYRE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LQ	£350,000	24/11/2025	Detached
Same street 34 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS	£450,000	19/06/2023	Semi-detached
BEAUFORT VILLA, 75 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5HY	£370,000	02/05/2023	Detached
Same street 20 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS	£363,750	06/04/2023	Semi-detached
117 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5JD	£260,000	21/03/2023	Detached
141A COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5JD	£360,000	03/03/2023	Detached
Same street 40 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS	£375,000	11/11/2022	Detached
Same street 2 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS	£375,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
63 OLDBURY ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 6AL	£420,000	11/07/2022	Detached
83 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LY	£345,000	12/05/2022	Detached
75 COMER ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5HY	£355,000	12/05/2022	Detached
Same street 4 LAUGHERNE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LS	£346,500	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
2 HAMPTON CLOSE, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LX	£350,000	28/03/2022	Detached
2 HAMPTON GARDENS, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LB	£345,000	26/11/2021	Detached
9 MCINTYRE ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 5LG	£240,000	20/09/2021	Detached
55 OLDBURY ROAD, WORCESTER, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR2 6AA	£367,500	25/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £382,050 (5 sales)

Area average: £342,045 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.6%

10y growth 43%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 43.3%

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: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WR2 5LS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Buck Street	0.0 miles
University	Unknown	0.2 miles
University	University of Worcester, Severn Campus	0.4 miles
Shop	Iceland	0.4 miles
Shop	Marshall Toyota Worcester	0.4 miles
Train station	Worcester Foregate Street	0.9 miles
Train station	Worcester Shrub Hill	1.4 miles
Hospital	Malvern Community Hospital	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	140
Shoplifting	64
Criminal damage and arson	32
Public order	25
Burglary	21
Other theft	18
Vehicle crime	10
Drugs	9
Bicycle theft	8
Robbery	6
Theft from the person	3
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	340

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 Clement's CofE Primary	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Oldbury Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2017
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 9 Jan 2015
University of Worcester	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Mar 2014

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
4 Bed Terraced House, Henwick Avenue, WR2	£2,200/mo	4	0.14 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £275,000

Target investor price (1%) £220,000

Gross yield 5.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.9×

Monthly cashflow £-14/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.1%

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).