What kind of home is 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

The current EPC rating for 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS use?

The latest EPC at 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS 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.

Which area is 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS in?

15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS show an average of 523 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

The closest primary school to 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS is The Forest Academy (323m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (680m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS?

The closest bus stop to 15 Birk Crescent, S70 3AS is Neville Avenue/Gerald Walk, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Birk Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3AS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 15 Birk Crescent

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

15 Birk Crescent is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 88 m² it's 29.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 9 EPCs).

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB86toC80

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birk Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Birk Crescent has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Birk Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3AS: £74,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in S70 3AS

On the street

Versus other Birk Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 Birk Crescent stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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 Conway Street

S70 3ER

£137k

1 Birk Green

S70 3JB

£129k

1 Ash Grove

S70 3HY

£139k

1 Boundary Street

S70 3QU

3 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Brocklehurst Court

S70 3FB

2 bed

£125k

1 Don Drive

S70 3JE

£143k

1 Birk Crescent

S70 3AS

2 bed1 bath

£143k

1 Colley Crescent

S70 3BA

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

Neville Avenue/Gerald Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Forest Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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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 3AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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