What kind of home is 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ last change hands?

1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ last sold for £97,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,950 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and November 2011, 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ rose from £79,950 to £97,000, a change of £17,050. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S60 5LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ 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 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ in?

1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ sits in Brinsworth, Rotherham, Rotherham. It falls within the S60 postcode district.

Is 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ show an average of 13 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ is Brinsworth Howarth Primary School (487m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brinsworth Academy (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chaffinch Avenue, S60 5LJ is Howarth Road/Chaffinch Avenue, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chaffinch Avenue, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Chaffinch Avenue

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

1 Chaffinch Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Brinsworth, Rotherham, Rotherham (S60 5LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2004–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 sits 73.2% above the 2011 sale of £97,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 37.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in November 2011.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%76%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chaffinch Avenue, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chaffinch Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Chaffinch Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£97,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2011Most recent
£97,000
+21.3%over 7 years
20 February 2004
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S60 5LJ: £136,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in S60 5LJ

On the street

Versus other Chaffinch Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Chaffinch Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,293

Street avg £1,411

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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 Rotherham district page.

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Crime

13/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howarth Road/Chaffinch Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Brinsworth Howarth Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S60 5LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S60 5LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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