What kind of home is 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR sell for?

5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR last sold for £147,950 in December 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR 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 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR in?

5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR sits in Mansfield. It falls within the NG18 postcode district in Nottinghamshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

Police records around 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR 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 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

The closest primary school to 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR is King Edward Primary School & Nursery (289m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is West Nottinghamshire College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Blackthorn Drive, NG18 4BR is Baums Lane, 105m away. The nearest rail option is Mansfield Rail Station, 678m away.

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5 Blackthorn Drive, Mansfield, NG18 4BR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Blackthorn Drive

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

5 Blackthorn Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mansfield (NG18 4BR). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a basement.

It hasn't traded since December 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 31.1% above the 2009 sale price.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blackthorn Drive, Mansfield, NG18 4BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blackthorn Drive 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£147,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 December 2009Most recent
£147,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG18 4BR: £190,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in NG18 4BR

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Blackthorn Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,662

Street avg £1,834

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Mansfield district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Baums Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King Edward Primary School & Nursery. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG18 4BR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG18 4BR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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