What type of property is 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

1 Barley Close, S70 5AH is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

1 Barley Close, S70 5AH has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

1 Barley Close, S70 5AH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH located?

1 Barley Close, S70 5AH sits in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

Police records around 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH 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 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

The closest primary school to 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH is The Mill Academy (632m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barley Close, S70 5AH is Park Road/Vernon Road, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barley Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Barley Close

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

1 Barley Close is a semi-detached house in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5AH). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

1 Barley Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromC71toE54

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barley Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barley Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Barley Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Barley Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Barley Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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2 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.

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Crime

523/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Road/Vernon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 5AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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