What kind of home is 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF last change hands?

1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF last sold for £350,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £70,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 1996 and August 2024, 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF rose from £70,000 to £350,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3QF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF in?

1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF sits in Swaithe, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

Police records around 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF 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 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

The closest primary school to 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is Hunningley Primary Academy (1.0km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (990m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is Hunningley Lane/White Cross Lane, 601m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QF

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Mistle Barn Cottages

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

1 Mistle Barn Cottages is a semi-detached house in Swaithe, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 3QF). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

At 173 m² it's 24% larger than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £398,000 is 13.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 38.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £350,000.

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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.

1 Mistle Barn Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD61

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Mistle Barn Cottages, Mitchell Street, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Mistle Barn Cottages 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.

Price for 1 Mistle Barn Cottages has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£398,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2024Most recent
£350,000
+11.1%over 10 years
18 May 2014
£315,000
+5.0%over 9 years
9 September 2004
£299,950
+76.0%over 2 years
4 January 2002
£170,450
+143.5%over 5 years
13 October 1996
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3QF: £217,500 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in S70 3QF

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On the street

Versus other Mitchell Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Mistle Barn Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,023

Street avg £1,512

Strongly above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly 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

0.6 km

Hunningley Lane/White Cross Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Barnsley Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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