What type of property is 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ last change hands?

9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ last sold for £368,500 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,750 in January 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1997 and May 2024, 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ rose from £51,750 to £368,500, a change of £316,750. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CB4 1FZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ located?

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

Is 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ?

The closest rail stop to 9 Blackthorn Close, CB4 1FZ is Cambridge North Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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9 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Blackthorn Close

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

9 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cambridge (CB4 1FZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 68 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 66 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 is 10.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£503/sq ft) was about 104.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £368,500 in May 2024.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Blackthorn Close, Cambridge, CB4 1FZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

32applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 9 Blackthorn Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£368,500

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£368,500
+22.8%over 4 years
4 June 2019
£300,000
+479.7%over 22 years
24 January 1997
£51,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CB4 1FZ: £272,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CB4 1FZ

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 9 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,419

Street avg £3,453

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

7/mo

Steady 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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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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