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178 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1UH

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 178 Doncaster Road

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

178 Doncaster Road is a mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S70 1UH). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 83.3% above the 2020 sale of £66,000. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: October 2020 at £66,000.

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Everything you need to know about 178 Doncaster Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Feb 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
75%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 178 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 178 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1UH

1decisions4documents9nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Nov 2021
    HMOAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from use class C3 dwellinghouse to use class C4 House of Multiple Occupation (Lawful development certificate for an existing use)

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    2021/1128
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

178 Doncaster Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£66,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 October 2020Most recent

    £66,000

    +200.0%over 21 years

  2. 26 October 1998

    £22,000

  3. 23 February 1996

    £22,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 1UH: £85,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Doncaster Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

178 Doncaster Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£759

Street avg £787

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 178 Doncaster Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£122k

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1 Agnes Road

S70 1NJ

3 bed1 bath
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1 Allatt Close

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1 Buckley House, Union Street

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£110k

1 Clifton Street

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2 bed1 bath
£108k

1 Brinckman Street

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£137k

001 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

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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

0.1 km

Doncaster Road/Sunderland Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oakwell Rise Primary Academy. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 1UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 178 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1UH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.