What kind of home is 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ last sold for £236,500 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

The current EPC rating for 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2024 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in EX1 3HQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ use?

The latest EPC at 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ 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.

Which area is 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ in?

57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ sits in Exeter. It falls within the EX1 postcode district in Devon.

Is 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ in a safe area?

Police records around 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (68% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

The closest primary school to 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ is St Nicholas Catholic Primary School (315m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Luke's Church of England School (869m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ?

The closest bus stop to 57 Blackthorn Crescent, EX1 3HQ is Mulberry Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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57 Blackthorn Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3HQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 57 Blackthorn Crescent

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

57 Blackthorn Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Exeter (EX1 3HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 81 m² it's 28.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 22 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 13.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 31.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £236,500.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Jan 2024

EPC improved fromF32toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 57 Blackthorn Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57 Blackthorn Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 57 Blackthorn Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£236,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£236,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in EX1 3HQ: £196,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in EX1 3HQ

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 57 Blackthorn Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,920

Street avg £2,673

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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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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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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