What type of property is Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF last sold for £440,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in September 2002, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2002 and April 2015, Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF rose from £185,000 to £440,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

The current EPC rating for Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF has a recorded floor area of 276 m² (2,971 sq ft). That makes it about 90% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 3QF. Source: EPC Register.

How is Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF heated?

The latest EPC at Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF have?

The most recent planning decision at Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF was a refusal for side extension (ref. 2022/0527) in May 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF located?

Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF sits in Swaithe, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF in a safe area?

Police records around Dove Dale House, 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.

Which schools serve Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

The closest primary school to Dove Dale House, 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.

How well connected is Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, S70 3QF?

The closest bus stop to Dove Dale House, 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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Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QF

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

276 m²

2971 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Dove Dale House

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

Dove Dale House is a detached house in Swaithe, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 3QF). It has a recorded floor area of 276 m² (around 2971 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 276 m² the property is well over the postcode median (139 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £577,000 is 31.1% above the 2015 sale price.

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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.

Dove Dale House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Dove Dale House was refused — worth checking the council file.

May 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Single storey side extension to existing detached double garage
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2022/0527
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Mar 2021
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension (Lawful development certificate for a proposed development)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2021/0055
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What's in Dove Dale House, Mitchell Street, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QF's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Dove Dale House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£577,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£440,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2015Most recent
£440,000
+137.8%over 12 years
19 September 2002
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3QF: £217,500 (2024–2019).

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.

Dove Dale House outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,594

Street avg £1,548

On par

Floor Area

276 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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