What kind of home is 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

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

What did 13 James Street, S70 4SL sell for?

13 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £90,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £15,900 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and September 2024, 13 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £15,900 to £90,000, a change of £74,100. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

The current EPC rating for 13 James Street, S70 4SL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

13 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 James Street, S70 4SL use?

The latest EPC at 13 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

13 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.

Which area is 13 James Street, S70 4SL in?

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

Is 13 James Street, S70 4SL in a safe area?

Police records around 13 James Street, S70 4SL 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 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 13 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 13 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 13 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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13 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 13 James Street

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

13 James Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 is 34.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 60.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £90,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Oct 2008

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 James Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Price for 13 James Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£90,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2024Most recent
£90,000
+239.6%over 22 years
15 October 2001
£26,500
+66.7%
23 August 2001
£15,900

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

Nearby sales in S70 4SL

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On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 James Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,084

Street avg £837

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

On par

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

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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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