What type of property is 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW?

6 California Gardens, S70 1YW is a semi-detached house.

What did 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW sell for?

6 California Gardens, S70 1YW last sold for £85,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £95,000 in June 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2009 and January 2014, 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW fell from £95,000 to £85,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly -2.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW have?

The current EPC rating for 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW?

6 California Gardens, S70 1YW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW heated?

The latest EPC at 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW?

6 California Gardens, S70 1YW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW located?

6 California Gardens, S70 1YW sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW in a safe area?

Police records around 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW 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 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW?

The closest primary school to 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW is Worsbrough Common Primary School (574m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (711m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW?

The closest bus stop to 6 California Gardens, S70 1YW is Park Road/California Gardens, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 California Gardens, Barnsley, S70 1YW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 California Gardens

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

6 California Gardens is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 1YW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 6 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 57.6% above the 2014 sale of £85,000. Last sold in January 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

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 01 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jan 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%12%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2014from Nov 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

12%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2014from May 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Dec 2014from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jun 2015from Dec 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 California Gardens, Barnsley, S70 1YW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 California Gardens 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.

6 California Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£85,000

Growth on file: -2.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2014Most recent
£85,000
-22.7%
20 December 2013
£110,000
+15.8%over 4 years
25 June 2009
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 1YW: £90,000 (2018–2005).

Nearby sales in S70 1YW

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On the street

Versus other California Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 6 California Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,090

Street avg £1,187

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.0 km

Park Road/California Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Worsbrough Common Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 1YW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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