What was the last sold price for 15 James Street, S70 4SL?

15 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £77,950 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £22,000 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 James Street, S70 4SL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2001 and April 2008, 15 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £22,000 to £77,950, a change of £55,950. That works out to roughly +21.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 15 James Street, S70 4SL?

15 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 15 James Street, S70 4SL in?

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

What is crime like near 15 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 15 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 15 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 15 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 transport links are near 15 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 15 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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15 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 15 James Street

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

15 James Street is a property in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.7% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 James Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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 grown by over 3x since 2001.

Last sold (2008)

£77,950

Growth on file: 21.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2008Most recent
£77,950
+311.3%over 6 years
2 November 2001
£18,950
-13.9%
25 October 2001
£22,000

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

Nearby sales in S70 4SL

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Area

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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.

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Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 4SL

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