What type of property is 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

8 George Square, S70 1AY is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 8 George Square, S70 1AY sell for?

8 George Square, S70 1AY last sold for £52,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 George Square, S70 1AY have?

The current EPC rating for 8 George Square, S70 1AY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

8 George Square, S70 1AY has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 1AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 George Square, S70 1AY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 George Square, S70 1AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

8 George Square, S70 1AY 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.

Where is 8 George Square, S70 1AY located?

8 George Square, S70 1AY sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

Police records around 8 George Square, S70 1AY show an average of 523 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

The closest primary school to 8 George Square, S70 1AY is Shawlands Primary School (577m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (240m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 George Square, S70 1AY?

The closest bus stop to 8 George Square, S70 1AY is West Way/Wellington Street, 162m away. The nearest bus option is Barnsley Interchange/A1, 607m away.

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8 George Square, Barnsley, S70 1AY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 George Square

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

8 George Square is an end-of-terrace house in Barnsley (S70 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 132.7% above the 2006 sale of £52,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 167.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE53toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 George Square, Barnsley, S70 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 George Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£52,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 July 2006Most recent
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 1AY: £27,900 (2007–1995).

Nearby sales in S70 1AY

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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 Barnsley district page.

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 1AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 1AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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