What type of property is 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ sell for?

42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ last sold for £92,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £31,500 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and November 2025, 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ rose from £31,500 to £92,000, a change of £60,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

The current EPC rating for 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HU15 2QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ 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.

Where is 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ located?

42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ sits in Newport, Brough, Brough. It falls within the HU15 postcode district.

Which schools serve 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ is Newport Primary School (464m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 42 Blackthorn Close, HU15 2QJ is Newport B1230, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Gilberdyke Rail Stn, 2.8km away.

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42 Blackthorn Close, Newport, Brough, HU15 2QJ

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Blackthorn Close

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

42 Blackthorn Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newport, Brough, Brough (HU15 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

A recent sale: £92,000 in November 2025. At 47 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 17 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 30.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 19.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 gardenFront and rear
ParkingAllocated

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 5)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromF31toD57

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Dec 2013from Nov 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Mar 2025from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD57toE54

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Blackthorn Close, Newport, Brough, HU15 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Blackthorn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£92,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2025Most recent
£92,000
+192.1%over 28 years
10 April 1997
£31,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in HU15 2QJ: £158,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in HU15 2QJ

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

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

Years Held for 42 Blackthorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,957

Street avg £1,898

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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 Brough district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Newport B1230 — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Newport Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HU15 2QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HU15 2QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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