5 California Terrace, Barnsley, S70 1YP
About 5 California Terrace
5 California Terrace is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 1YP). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.
At 89 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 70.4% above the 2018 sale of £81,000. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £81,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded to triple glazing
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 California Terrace has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
5 California Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£138,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£81,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 September 2018Most recent
£81,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in S70 1YP: £72,500 (2018–1997).
Everything we know about 5 California Terrace, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other California Terrace homes
On habitable rooms, 5 California Terrace stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.0 km
Park Road/Highstone Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Worsbrough Common Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB