51 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
About 51 Blackthorn Close
51 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cambridge (CB4 1FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 53 m² this is the 42nd 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. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £272,500. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 94.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Underfloor heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 April 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Floor insulation added or improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
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Planning history
51 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.
Sales history & valuation
51 Blackthorn Close has changed hands more often than typical for the area.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 23 years.
£272,500
Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
27 May 2025Most recent
£272,500
-3.7%over 3 years19 August 2021
£283,000
+53.0%over 10 years2 August 2011
£185,000
-1.3%over 4 years28 June 2007
£187,500
+36.4%over 4 years1 November 2002
£137,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1FZ: £240,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in CB4 1FZ
48 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
Sold May 2026
£215,00038 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
Sold Aug 2025
£240,00060 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
Sold Jun 2025
£200,00079 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
Sold Mar 2025
£280,00037 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ
Sold May 2024
£280,000
Versus other Blackthorn Close homes
51 Blackthorn Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£5,142
Street avg £3,520
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







