4 George Square, Barnsley, S70 1AY
About 4 George Square
4 George Square is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S70 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2018. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since May 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £118,000 sits 126.9% above the 2007 sale of £52,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£93/sq ft) was about 89.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- DrivewayYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 March 2028
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
4 George Square has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
4 George Square has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£118,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 12 years.
£52,000
Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
24 May 2007Most recent
£52,000
+258.6%over 12 years22 March 1995
£14,500
Median price across the last 4 sales in S70 1AY: £36,450 (2006–1997).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
523/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
West Way/Wellington Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Barnsley College. 23 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB







