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51 Blackthorn Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3HQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 51 Blackthorn Crescent

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

51 Blackthorn Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Exeter (EX1 3HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 67 m² this is the 20th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

A recent sale: £196,000 in December 2024. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 13.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 31.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Blackthorn Crescent

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Oct 2008
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
16%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Blackthorn Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Blackthorn Crescent has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

51 Blackthorn Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£196,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2024Most recent

    £196,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 3HQ: £200,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 51 Blackthorn Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,925

Street avg £2,567

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Blackthorn Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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3 bed2 bath
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4 bed
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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 Exeter district page.
Full Exeter report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mulberry Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 EX1 3HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for EX1 3HQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for EX1 3HQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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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