What type of property is 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

12 James Street, S70 4SL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 12 James Street, S70 4SL sell for?

12 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £46,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £26,000 in January 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 James Street, S70 4SL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2001 and July 2004, 12 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £26,000 to £46,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +17.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

The current EPC rating for 12 James Street, S70 4SL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

12 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 58% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 4SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 James Street, S70 4SL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

12 James Street, S70 4SL 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.

Where is 12 James Street, S70 4SL located?

12 James Street, S70 4SL sits in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 12 James Street, S70 4SL 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.

Which schools serve 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 12 James Street, S70 4SL is Bank End Primary Academy (451m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (511m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 12 James Street, S70 4SL is High Street/Green Street, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 James Street

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

12 James Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 184.8% above the 2004 sale of £46,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£33/sq ft) was about 47.7% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 James Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Sept 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 James Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 James Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£46,000

Growth on file: 17.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2004Most recent
£46,000
+31.4%
12 March 2004
£35,000
+34.6%over 3 years
26 January 2001
£26,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 4SL: £83,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S70 4SL

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12 James Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£357

Street avg £851

Strongly below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£169k

1 Aspen Gardens, Worsbrough

S70 4BT

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1 Daleswood Drive, Worsbrough

S70 4RU

3 bed

£177k

1 Bank End Road, Worsbrough

S70 4AF

4 bed

£249k

1 Ardsley Road, Worsbrough

S70 4RN

4 bed

£366k

1 Church View, Worsbrough

S70 4FB

4 bed2 bath

£133k

1 Bismarck Street

S70 4NA

£135k

1 Bedford Street

S70 4EH

£136k

1 Bruce Avenue

S70 4DZ

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.

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Crime

523/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street/Green Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bank End Primary Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 4SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 4SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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