28a, Yews Lane, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3LJ
About 28a
28a is a semi-detached house in Kendray, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 3LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.
At 65 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 16 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
28a has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
28a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£231,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2 sales in S70 3LJ: £66,650 (2020–2018).
Everything we know about 28a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Yews Lane homes
On co₂ emissions, 28a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
66 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 80 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Chestnut Crescent/Yews Place — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
The Forest Academy. 20 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB