What kind of home is 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

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

When did 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last change hands?

5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW last sold for £84,950 in December 2011, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,995 in July 2005, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2005 and December 2011, 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW fell from £112,995 to £84,950, a change of £28,045. That works out to roughly -4.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3NW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

5 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 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Chestnut Crescent, S70 3NW?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Chestnut Crescent

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

5 Chestnut Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3NW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2005–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 88.3% above the 2011 sale of £84,950. 14 years since the last transfer (December 2011).

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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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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 3)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

75%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Jul 2011

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

18%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chestnut Crescent, Barnsley, S70 3NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Chestnut Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£84,950

Growth on file: -4.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2011Most recent
£84,950
-24.8%over 6 years
28 July 2005
£112,995

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.

On epc rating, 5 Chestnut Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,287

Street avg £1,642

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 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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