What type of property is 8 George Street, S70 4SR?

8 George Street, S70 4SR is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 George Street, S70 4SR last change hands?

8 George Street, S70 4SR last sold for £54,750 in October 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 George Street, S70 4SR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 George Street, S70 4SR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 George Street, S70 4SR?

8 George Street, S70 4SR has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 4SR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 George Street, S70 4SR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 George Street, S70 4SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 George Street, S70 4SR?

8 George Street, S70 4SR 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 8 George Street, S70 4SR located?

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

Is 8 George Street, S70 4SR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 George Street, S70 4SR 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 8 George Street, S70 4SR?

The closest primary school to 8 George Street, S70 4SR is The Mill Academy (588m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (667m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 George Street, S70 4SR?

The closest bus stop to 8 George Street, S70 4SR is West Street/High Street, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 George Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 George Street

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

8 George Street is a semi-detached house in Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 4SR). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 168.5% above the 2003 sale of £54,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£63/sq ft) was about 51.2% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 George Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 George Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£54,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 October 2003Most recent
£54,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 4SR: £115,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in S70 4SR

On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 George Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£676

Street avg £1,434

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£149k

1 Canada Street

S70 4JZ

£145k

1 Cliffedale Crescent, Worsbrough

S70 4AR

£145k

1 Columbia Street

S70 4LE

£144k

1 Crown Close

S70 4DB

£136k

1 Bruce Avenue

S70 4DZ

£160k

1 Cross Street, Worsbrough

S70 4BG

£135k

1 Bedford Street

S70 4EH

£133k

1 Bismarck Street

S70 4NA

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

0.1 km

West Street/High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Mill Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 4SR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 4SR

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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