What type of property is 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

The current EPC rating for 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN15 8UT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT located?

12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT sits in Scunthorpe. It falls within the DN15 postcode district.

Is 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

The closest primary school to 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Foxhills (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

The closest bus stop to 12 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is Speedwell Crescent, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Blackthorn Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 8UT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Blackthorn Close

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

12 Blackthorn Close is a semi-detached house in Scunthorpe (DN15 8UT). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 49 m² it's 29% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 26 EPCs).

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Blackthorn Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 8UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Blackthorn Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN15 8UT: £155,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in DN15 8UT

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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.

£147k

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3 bed1 bath

£159k

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3 bed

£160k

1 Beech Avenue, Gunness

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2 bed

£134k

1 Buckingham Avenue

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£130k

1 Burn Road

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£129k

1 Beech Avenue, Charnwood Park Estate

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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 Scunthorpe district page.

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Crime

311/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Speedwell Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy. 8 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 DN15 8UT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for DN15 8UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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