What type of property is 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL is a semi-detached house.

When did 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL last change hands?

4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL last sold for £96,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,995 in March 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

Across 3 sales between March 2007 and February 2020, 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL fell from £119,995 to £96,000, a change of £23,995. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL 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 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL located?

4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

Police records around 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL 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 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

The closest primary school to 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL is The Forest Academy (282m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (900m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Blackthorne Court, S70 3NL is Birk Terrace/Birk Avenue, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Blackthorne Court, Barnsley, S70 3NL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Blackthorne Court

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

4 Blackthorne Court is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3NL). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 42.7% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £96,000 in February 2020.

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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.

4 Blackthorne Court's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 May 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blackthorne Court, Barnsley, S70 3NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Blackthorne Court 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.

4 Blackthorne Court changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£96,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2020Most recent
£96,000
-12.7%
31 October 2019
£110,000
-8.3%over 12 years
23 March 2007
£119,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3NL: £128,000 (2023–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Blackthorne Court homes

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

On floor area, 4 Blackthorne Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,627

Street avg £1,771

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Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.2 km

Birk Terrace/Birk Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Forest Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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