What kind of home is 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last sold for £114,950 in June 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £106,995 in June 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW 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 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW in?

1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW 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 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest primary school to 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is The Forest Academy (359m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (974m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is Chestnut Crescent/Yews Place, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Chestnut Crescent

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

1 Chestnut Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3NW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in June 2006. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2005–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 47% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

1 Chestnut Crescent sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

May 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 May 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chestnut 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.

1 Chestnut Crescent changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2006)

£114,950

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

19 June 2006Most recent
£114,950
+7.4%over 12 months
29 June 2005
£106,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3NW: £162,500 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in S70 3NW

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Chestnut Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,666

Street avg £1,638

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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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

0.0 km

Chestnut Crescent/Yews Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Forest Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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