What kind of home is 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW last change hands?

5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW last sold for £106,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,950 in February 1999, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

Across 2 sales between February 1999 and April 2006, 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW rose from £45,950 to £106,000, a change of £60,050. That works out to roughly +12.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW in?

5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

Police records around 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW 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 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

The closest primary school to 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW is The Forest Academy (558m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Applehurst Bank, S70 3QW is Doncaster Road/Vaal Street, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Applehurst Bank, Barnsley, S70 3QW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Applehurst Bank

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

5 Applehurst Bank is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnsley (S70 3QW). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Held since April 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 53.8% above the 2006 sale of £106,000.

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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

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 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Applehurst Bank, Barnsley, S70 3QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Applehurst Bank 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£106,000

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2006Most recent
£106,000
+130.7%over 7 years
26 February 1999
£45,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 3QW: £133,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in S70 3QW

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On the street

Versus other Applehurst Bank homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Applehurst Bank runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,559

Street avg £1,528

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.1 km

Doncaster Road/Vaal Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Forest Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 3QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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