What kind of home is 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

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

What did 26 James Street, S70 4SL sell for?

26 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £115,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,500 in February 2019, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 James Street, S70 4SL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2019 and November 2024, 26 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £58,500 to £115,000, a change of £56,500. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 James Street, S70 4SL have?

The current EPC rating for 26 James Street, S70 4SL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

26 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 4SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 James Street, S70 4SL use?

The latest EPC at 26 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

26 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 26 James Street, S70 4SL in?

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

What is crime like near 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 26 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.

What schools are near 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 26 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.

How well connected is 26 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 26 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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26 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 James Street

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

26 James Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 99 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 38 EPCs). Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 17.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£108/sq ft) was about 73.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £115,000.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Feb 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%38%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 James Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£115,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£115,000
+96.6%over 5 years
28 February 2019
£58,500

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.

Years Held for 26 James Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,162

Street avg £829

Strongly above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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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.

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1 Church View, Worsbrough

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4 bed2 bath

£135k

1 Bedford Street

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1 Bruce Avenue

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1 Bismarck Street

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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.

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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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