What kind of home is 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD last change hands?

3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD last sold for £180,023 in April 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,500 in January 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

Across 3 sales between January 2000 and April 2022, 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD rose from £49,500 to £180,023, a change of £130,523. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PL5 2LD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

3 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.

Which area is 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD in?

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

Is 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blackthorn Close, PL5 2LD is Ashburnham Road, 51m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 2LD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Blackthorn Close

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

3 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Honicknowle, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL5 2LD). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 10.5% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 76.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2022 for £180,023. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC76

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle, Plymouth, PL5 2LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£180,023

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2022Most recent
£180,023
+263.7%over 22 years
19 January 2000
£49,500
19 January 2000
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL5 2LD: £156,000 (2024–2014).

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.

On price per m², 3 Blackthorn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,813

Street avg £1,975

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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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2 bed

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1 Gards Lane

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2 bed

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1 Biggin Hill

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1 Blackthorn Close, Honicknowle

PL5 2LD

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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