What kind of home is 16 George Street, S70 4SP?

16 George Street, S70 4SP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 George Street, S70 4SP last change hands?

16 George Street, S70 4SP last sold for £85,750 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £37,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 George Street, S70 4SP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and March 2014, 16 George Street, S70 4SP rose from £37,500 to £85,750, a change of £48,250. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 George Street, S70 4SP have?

The current EPC rating for 16 George Street, S70 4SP is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 George Street, S70 4SP?

16 George Street, S70 4SP has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 George Street, S70 4SP use?

The latest EPC at 16 George Street, S70 4SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 George Street, S70 4SP?

16 George Street, S70 4SP 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 16 George Street, S70 4SP in?

16 George Street, S70 4SP sits in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 16 George Street, S70 4SP in a safe area?

Police records around 16 George Street, S70 4SP 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 16 George Street, S70 4SP?

The closest primary school to 16 George Street, S70 4SP is Bank End Primary Academy (552m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (585m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 George Street, S70 4SP?

The closest bus stop to 16 George Street, S70 4SP is High Street/Green Street, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 George Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 George Street

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

16 George Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SP). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 87.8% above the 2014 sale of £85,750. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).

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

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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 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2016from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD63

May 2026from Apr 2016

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 George Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 George 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£85,750

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2014Most recent
£85,750
-6.8%over 5 years
10 July 2008
£92,000
+145.3%over 12 years
9 July 1996
£37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 4SP: £105,000 (2026–2008).

Nearby sales in S70 4SP

On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 16 George Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,191

Street avg £1,750

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.

£169k

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S70 4RU

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£177k

1 Bank End Road, Worsbrough

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4 bed

£249k

1 Ardsley Road, Worsbrough

S70 4RN

4 bed

£366k

1 Church View, Worsbrough

S70 4FB

4 bed2 bath

£160k

1 Cross Street, Worsbrough

S70 4BG

£149k

1 Canada Street

S70 4JZ

£145k

1 Cliffedale Crescent, Worsbrough

S70 4AR

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

523/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

High Street/Green Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 4SP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 4SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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