When did 15 California Street, S70 4JU last change hands?

15 California Street, S70 4JU last sold for £88,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,995 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 California Street, S70 4JU?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and October 2007, 15 California Street, S70 4JU rose from £34,995 to £88,000, a change of £53,005. That works out to roughly +19.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 15 California Street, S70 4JU?

15 California Street, S70 4JU 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 15 California Street, S70 4JU in?

15 California Street, S70 4JU sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 15 California Street, S70 4JU in a safe area?

Police records around 15 California Street, S70 4JU show an average of 523 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 California Street, S70 4JU?

The closest primary school to 15 California Street, S70 4JU is Worsbrough Common Primary School (539m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (809m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 California Street, S70 4JU?

The closest bus stop to 15 California Street, S70 4JU is Park Road/Highstone Avenue, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 California Street, Barnsley, S70 4JU

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Overview

About 15 California Street

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

15 California Street is a property in Barnsley (S70 4JU). It has council tax band A.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in October 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.5% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 California Street, Barnsley, S70 4JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 California Street has no planning applications on record.

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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 2002.

Last sold (2007)

£88,000

Growth on file: 19.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

11 October 2007Most recent
£88,000
+151.5%over 5 years
8 August 2002
£34,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 4JU: £79,995 (2024–2010).

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Area

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Crime

523/mo

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Road/Highstone Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Worsbrough Common Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 4JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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