What kind of home is 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER last sold for £180,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and January 2025, 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER rose from £39,500 to £180,000, a change of £140,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

The current EPC rating for 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER use?

The latest EPC at 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER 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 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER in?

8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER sits in Balderton, Newark, Newark. It falls within the NG24 postcode district in Nottinghamshire.

What is crime like near 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

Police records around 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

The closest primary school to 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER is John Hunt Academy (419m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Newark Academy (460m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER?

The closest bus stop to 8 Blackthorne Close, NG24 3ER is Mallard Green, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Blackthorne Close, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3ER

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Blackthorne Close

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

8 Blackthorne Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Balderton, Newark, Newark (NG24 3ER). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £180,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 147.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2009

EPC improved fromE52toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blackthorne Close, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blackthorne Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications 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.

Latest sale on 8 Blackthorne Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

8 January 2025Most recent
£180,000
+318.6%over 23 years
19 February 2001
£43,000
+8.9%over 3 years
31 July 1997
£39,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG24 3ER: £110,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in NG24 3ER

On the street

Versus other Blackthorne Close homes

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

Price per m² for 8 Blackthorne Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £1,826

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Newark district page.

Full Newark report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mallard Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

John Hunt Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG24 3ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG24 3ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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