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5 California Terrace, Barnsley, S70 1YP

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 California Terrace

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

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.

Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 sits 75.3% above the 2018 sale of £81,000. At 89 m² it's 16.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 6 EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £81,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2018
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 California Terrace, Barnsley, S70 1YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 California Terrace has no planning applications on record.

9

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.

5 California Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£81,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 September 2018Most recent

    £81,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in S70 1YP: £72,500 (2018–1997).

On the street

Versus other California Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 California Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£910

Street avg £1,024

Below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 California Terrace

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.
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S70 1FA

£138k

018 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

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£138k

019 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

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£147k

012 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

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£137k

001 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

S70 1FA

£137k

002 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

S70 1FA

£137k

003 Joseph Locke House, Heelis Street

S70 1FA

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

Crime

523/mo

Falling 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

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 1YP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S70 1YP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 1YP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 5 California Terrace, Barnsley, S70 1YP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.