What type of property is 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA last change hands?

96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA last sold for £39,500 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,000 in March 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

The current EPC rating for 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 1BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA heated?

The latest EPC at 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA 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 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA located?

96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA in a safe area?

Police records around 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (40% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

The closest primary school to 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA is Shawlands Primary School (557m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (226m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 96 Castlereagh Street, S70 1BA is West Way/Wellington Street, 174m away. The nearest bus option is Barnsley Interchange/A1, 601m away.

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96 Castlereagh Street, Barnsley, S70 1BA

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 96 Castlereagh Street

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

96 Castlereagh Street is an end-of-terrace house in Barnsley (S70 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2017–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 219% above the 2017 sale of £39,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£39/sq ft) was about 50.2% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Aug 2017

EPC improved fromE47toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 96 Castlereagh Street, Barnsley, S70 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

96 Castlereagh Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

10applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

96 Castlereagh Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2017).

Current estimate

£126,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£39,500

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

23 August 2017Most recent
£39,500
+12.9%
8 March 2017
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 1BA: £135,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in S70 1BA

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On the street

Versus other Castlereagh Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 96 Castlereagh Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£420

Street avg £1,082

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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.

Full Barnsley report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising 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 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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