What kind of home is 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ last sold for £215,000 in May 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The current EPC rating for 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ use?

The latest EPC at 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ in?

48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ sits in Cambridge. It falls within the CB4 postcode district in Cambridgeshire.

Is 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ in a safe area?

Police records around 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ show an average of 411 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The closest primary school to 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is The Grove Primary School (428m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North Cambridge Academy (307m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The closest rail stop to 48 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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48 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 48 Blackthorn Close

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

48 Blackthorn Close is a mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB4 1FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 51st smallest of 67 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 67 units on file.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £215,000. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 is 18.6% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 46.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Mar 2009

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

48 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£215,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 May 2026Most recent
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1FZ: £272,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CB4 1FZ

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 48 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,981

Street avg £3,550

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Cambridge district page.

Full Cambridge report

Crime

411/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.7 km

Cambridge North Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Cambridge Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CB4 1FZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CB4 1FZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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