What kind of home is 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU sell for?

21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU last sold for £143,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £34,000 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1995 and November 2023, 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU rose from £34,000 to £143,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

The current EPC rating for 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HR2 7XU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU use?

The latest EPC at 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

21 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 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU in?

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

Is 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU?

The closest bus stop to 21 Blackthorn Close, HR2 7XU is Northolme Road, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Blackthorn Close, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XU

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Blackthorn Close

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

21 Blackthorn Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Belmont, Hereford, Hereford (HR2 7XU). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 92.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 40 m² it's 25.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (54 m² median across 24 EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £143,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromF26toD56

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Blackthorn Close, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 7XU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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 21 Blackthorn Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£143,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2023Most recent
£143,000
+58.9%over 18 years
27 October 2005
£90,000
+21.6%over 2 years
30 April 2003
£74,000
+117.6%over 7 years
31 August 1995
£34,000

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.

Price per m² for 21 Blackthorn Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,575

Street avg £2,425

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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.

£233k

1 Boxgrove, Belmont

HR2 7YF

2 bed1 bath

£242k

1 Blackmarston Road

HR2 7AL

3 bed1 bath

£246k

1 Blackthorn Close, Belmont

HR2 7XU

3 bed

£285k

1 Bradbury Close

HR2 7RX

3 bed1 bath

£293k

1 Brampton Road

HR2 7DE

3 bed2 bath

£175k

1 Audley Close

HR2 7NQ

£181k

1 Belmont Court

HR2 7LR

£127k

1 Belmont Square

HR2 7JD

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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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