What type of property is 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

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

When did 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last change hands?

48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last sold for £128,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,735 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and April 2025, 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW rose from £112,735 to £128,000, a change of £15,265. That works out to roughly +0.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW have?

The current EPC rating for 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW heated?

The latest EPC at 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

48 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.

Where is 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW located?

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

What is crime like near 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

Police records around 48 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 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest primary school to 48 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 48 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest bus stop to 48 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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48 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 48 Chestnut Crescent

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

48 Chestnut Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3NW). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

A recent sale: £128,000 in April 2025. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 is 22.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 15% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Shared gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 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.

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

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£128,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

8 April 2025Most recent
£128,000
+13.5%over 17 years
2 November 2007
£112,735

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3NW: £139,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in S70 3NW

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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.

Years Held for 48 Chestnut Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,707

Street avg £1,633

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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1 Applehurst Bank

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1 Brookside Drive

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1 Brocklehurst Court

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1 Birk Crescent

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2 bed1 bath

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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