Westholme, Barnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QQ
About Westholme
Westholme is a semi-detached house in Doncaster (DN5 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). A recent sale: £250,000 in February 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 28% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
2 applications on record at Westholme, Barnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QQ
- Aug 2012DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey flat roofed extension to rear of semi-detached house following demolition of existing outhouse and air raid shelter.
Extension- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 12/01333/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMar 2021Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Westholme valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£262,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 13 years.
£250,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
12 February 2025Most recent
£250,000
+92.3%over 12 years24 May 2012
£130,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in DN5 8QQ: £195,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in DN5 8QQ
Versus other Barnsley Road homes
Westholme is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£1,969
Street avg £1,824
Floor Area
127 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 5.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
7/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Barnsley Road/Sherwood Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Rosedale Primary School. 15 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







