What type of property is 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

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

What did 9 James Street, S70 4SL sell for?

9 James Street, S70 4SL last sold for £55,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £22,000 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

Across 4 sales between February 1999 and March 2020, 9 James Street, S70 4SL rose from £22,000 to £55,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 James Street, S70 4SL have?

The current EPC rating for 9 James Street, S70 4SL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

9 James Street, S70 4SL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 4SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 James Street, S70 4SL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 James Street, S70 4SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

9 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 9 James Street, S70 4SL located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 James Street, S70 4SL?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 James Street

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

9 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 107.3% above the 2020 sale of £55,000. Sold March 2020 for £55,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2014

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 James Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 James Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£55,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2020Most recent
£55,000
-35.3%over 12 years
26 July 2007
£85,000
+21.4%
7 June 2007
£70,000
+218.2%over 8 years
26 February 1999
£22,000

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.

EPC Rating for 9 James Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£733

Street avg £841

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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 California Street

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1 California Crescent

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1 Copper Beech Court

S70 4FE

£123k

1 Bank End Avenue, Worsbrough

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£124k

1 Corporation Street

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£126k

1 Crown Avenue

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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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