What type of property is 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD last change hands?

20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD last sold for £60,000 in October 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £25,950 in October 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1999 and October 2012, 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD rose from £25,950 to £60,000, a change of £34,050. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 2LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD 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.

Where is 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD located?

20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD sits in Honicknowle, Plymouth, Plymouth. It falls within the PL5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

Police records around 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD show an average of 279 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

The closest primary school to 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is Shakespeare Primary School (387m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints Church of England Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is Ashburnham Road, 51m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 2LD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Blackthorn Close

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

20 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Honicknowle, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 196.7% above the 2012 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 44.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in October 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2027

8 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from May 2012

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 2LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Blackthorn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£60,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2012Most recent
£60,000
+131.2%over 13 years
26 October 1999
£25,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2LD: £180,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in PL5 2LD

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Blackthorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£896

Street avg £2,295

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 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.

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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 Plymouth district page.

Full Plymouth report

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

Crime

279/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashburnham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shakespeare Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL5 2LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PL5 2LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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