What kind of home is 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

15 George Street, S70 5AG is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 15 George Street, S70 5AG have?

The current EPC rating for 15 George Street, S70 5AG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

15 George Street, S70 5AG has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5AG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 George Street, S70 5AG use?

The latest EPC at 15 George Street, S70 5AG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 15 George Street, S70 5AG had any planning applications?

15 George Street, S70 5AG has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in March 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

15 George Street, S70 5AG 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 15 George Street, S70 5AG in?

15 George Street, S70 5AG sits in Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

Police records around 15 George Street, S70 5AG 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.

What schools are near 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

The closest primary school to 15 George Street, S70 5AG is The Mill Academy (319m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 George Street, S70 5AG?

The closest bus stop to 15 George Street, S70 5AG is Broomroyd/George Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 George Street, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5AG

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 15 George Street

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

15 George Street is a semi-detached house in Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5AG). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the 4th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include solar panel installation, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD65

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC77

Heating System

Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 George Street, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning records include a solar-panel installation at 15 George Street.

Mar 2024
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement of the existing vertical timber cladding panels with new stone wool silicone external wall insulation system and the replacement of existing timber soffit boards to the underpass with new render carrier board heck silicone render system
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
2024/0007
View planning record
Nov 2011
Solar PanelsFull
In report
Installation of Photovoltaic roof panels. (Solar Panels)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2011/1151
View planning record

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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.

15 George Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in S70 5AG: £135,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in S70 5AG

8 George Street, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5AG
Sold May 2023
£135,000

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On the street

Versus other George Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 15 George Street stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£125k

1 Clayroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5ET

£130k

1 Coltfield, Birdwell

S70 5RH

£138k

1 Birdwell Common, Birdwell

S70 5TL

2 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Chapel Close, Birdwell

S70 5UL

£142k

1 Balk Lane, Birdwell

S70 5RA

£152k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£164k

1 Barley Close, Worsbrough

S70 5AH

£166k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

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

Broomroyd/George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Mill Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 5AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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