What type of property is 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW sell for?

2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last sold for £135,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £124,995 in February 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 2008 and March 2020, 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW rose from £124,995 to £135,000, a change of £10,005. That works out to roughly +0.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3NW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW 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.

Where is 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

Police records around 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW 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 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest primary school to 2 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 is the nearest station to 2 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chestnut Crescent

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

2 Chestnut Crescent is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Barnsley (S70 3NW). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 104 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 44 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £135,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2008–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 33.3% above the 2020 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chestnut Crescent 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 Chestnut Crescent's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£135,000

Growth on file: 0.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2020Most recent
£135,000
+3.8%over 1 year
21 March 2018
£130,000
+6.6%over 8 years
16 July 2009
£122,000
-2.4%over 1 year
29 February 2008
£124,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3NW: £139,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 44 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Chestnut Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,298

Street avg £1,642

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Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Comparables

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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

0.0 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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