What type of property is 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

18 James Street, S70 4SL is a mid-terrace house.

When did 18 James Street, S70 4SL last change hands?

18 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £47,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £24,995 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 James Street, S70 4SL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and November 2014, 18 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £24,995 to £47,000, a change of £22,005. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

The current EPC rating for 18 James Street, S70 4SL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

18 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 4SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 James Street, S70 4SL heated?

The latest EPC at 18 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

18 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 18 James Street, S70 4SL located?

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

How safe is the area around 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 18 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.

Which schools serve 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 18 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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18 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 James Street

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

18 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 148.9% above the 2014 sale of £47,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£47/sq ft) was about 24.7% below the postcode norm. On the market in November 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

18 James Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 James Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£47,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2014Most recent
£47,000
+88.0%over 19 years
12 April 1995
£24,995

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.

EPC Rating for 18 James Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£511

Street avg £853

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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70 dB

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