What type of property is 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT last sold for £155,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and November 2024, 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT rose from £54,000 to £155,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in DN15 8UT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT 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 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

Police records around 5 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 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Blackthorn Close, DN15 8UT is Speedwell Crescent, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Blackthorn Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 8UT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 5 Blackthorn Close

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

5 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Scunthorpe (DN15 8UT). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 45.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £155,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 December 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blackthorn Close, Scunthorpe, DN15 8UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Blackthorn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2024Most recent
£155,000
+187.0%over 23 years
31 July 2001
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in DN15 8UT: £155,000 (2026–2023).

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 price per m², 5 Blackthorn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,871

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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

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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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