What council tax band is 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW?

2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW 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 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW located?

2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW?

Police records around 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW 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 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW?

The closest primary school to 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW is Summer Lane Primary (659m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (773m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Hopwood Street, S70 2BW is Huddersfield Road/Western Street, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Hopwood Street, Barnsley, S70 2BW

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a property in Barnsley (S70 2BW). It has council tax band A.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Hopwood Street, Barnsley, S70 2BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 2a, Hopwood Street, Barnsley, S70 2BW. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 2BW: £176,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in S70 2BW

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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1 Caxton Street

S70 2LF

£121k

1 Churchfields Close

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£123k

1 Coalby Walk

S70 2NQ

1 Gateway Plaza, Unit 4, Sackville 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.

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

0.1 km

Huddersfield Road/Western Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Summer Lane Primary. 25 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 2BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 2BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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