What kind of home is 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ 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.

Which area is 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ in?

2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

Police records around 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ 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.

What schools are near 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ is The Forest Academy (295m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (443m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Edward Close, S70 3BZ is Birk Avenue/Colley Crescent, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Edward Close, Barnsley, S70 3BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Edward Close

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

2 Edward Close is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Edward Close, Barnsley, S70 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Edward Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still 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.

2 Edward Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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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

Birk Avenue/Colley Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Forest Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 3BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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