What kind of home is 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU sell for?

18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU last sold for £160,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £34,500 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU changed over time?

Across 6 sales between February 1999 and March 2024, 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU rose from £34,500 to £160,000, a change of £125,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HR2 7XU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU use?

The latest EPC at 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU 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.

Which area is 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU in?

18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU sits in Belmont, Hereford, Hereford. It falls within the HR2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

Police records around 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

The closest primary school to 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is Marlbrook Primary School (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hereford Church of England Academy (1.0km).

What transport links are near 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is Northolme Road, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Blackthorn Close, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XU

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Blackthorn Close

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

18 Blackthorn Close is an end-of-terrace house in Belmont, Hereford, Hereford (HR2 7XU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 92.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 45 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 24 EPCs). Last sale on file: £160,000 in March 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromE51toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blackthorn Close, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Price for 18 Blackthorn Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£160,000
+23.6%over 3 years
10 March 2021
£129,500
+17.7%over 2 years
4 April 2018
£110,000
+6.8%over 11 years
17 August 2006
£103,000
+58.5%over 3 years
24 October 2002
£65,000
+88.4%over 3 years
26 February 1999
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HR2 7XU: £190,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HR2 7XU

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, 18 Blackthorn Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,556

Street avg £2,426

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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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1 Boycott Road

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1 Belmont Square

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1 Amesbury Close, Belmont

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£233k

1 Boxgrove, Belmont

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Blackmarston Road

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1 Blackthorn Close, Belmont

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Northolme Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

The Hereford Church of England Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HR2 7XU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR2 7XU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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