What type of property is 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

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

When did 5 James Street, S70 4SL last change hands?

5 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £57,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £74,950 in April 2006, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 James Street, S70 4SL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2006 and August 2012, 5 James Street, S70 4SL fell from £74,950 to £57,000, a change of £17,950. That works out to roughly -4.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 James Street, S70 4SL have?

The current EPC rating for 5 James Street, S70 4SL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

5 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 James Street, S70 4SL heated?

The latest EPC at 5 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

5 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 5 James Street, S70 4SL located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 5 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 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 James Street

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

5 James Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 101.8% above the 2012 sale of £57,000. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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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

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

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromF31toE47

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£57,000

Growth on file: -4.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2012Most recent
£57,000
-23.9%over 6 years
9 April 2006
£74,950

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 James Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£679

Street avg £849

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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