What kind of home is 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB?

5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB last change hands?

5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB last sold for £170,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £135,000 in November 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2005 and September 2019, 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB rose from £135,000 to £170,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB?

5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB?

5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB in?

5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB sits in Marford, Wrexham, Wrexham. It falls within the LL12 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB?

Police records around 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Blackthorn Close, LL12 8LB is Holly House, 388m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Blackthorn Close, Marford, Wrexham, LL12 8LB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Blackthorn Close

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

5 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Marford, Wrexham, Wrexham (LL12 8LB). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £228,000 is 34.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2019 for £170,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageSingle

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blackthorn Close, Marford, Wrexham, LL12 8LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Blackthorn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£170,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2019Most recent
£170,000
+9.7%over 5 years
8 September 2014
£155,000
+14.8%over 8 years
23 November 2005
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LL12 8LB: £158,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in LL12 8LB

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Blackthorn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,091

Street avg £2,470

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Holly House — bus stop.

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