The Mill, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
About The Mill
The Mill is an end-of-terrace house in Swaithe, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 3QG). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £439,000 is 43.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 18.2% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
The Mill has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
The Mill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£439,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 13 years.
£305,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2014Most recent
£305,000
+64.9%over 12 years19 August 2001
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3QG: £365,000 (2023–2016).
Nearby sales in S70 3QG
The Dovecote, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Sold Jul 2023
£365,000The Stables, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Sold Mar 2023
£450,000The Coach House, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Sold Jun 2018
£300,000Rose Bower, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Sold Sept 2016
£270,000The Corn Store, Cork Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Sold Feb 2004
£238,000
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Versus other Cork Lane homes
On co₂ emissions, The Mill stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,930
Street avg £2,373
Floor Area
158 m²
Street avg 138 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 8.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Wombwell Lane/Caulk Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Hunningley Primary Academy. 13 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.4dB