What type of property is 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR?

8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR last change hands?

8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR last sold for £200,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,500 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and September 2017, 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR rose from £127,500 to £200,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR?

8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5JR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR?

8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR located?

8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR sits in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR 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.

Which schools serve 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR?

The closest primary school to 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR is Ward Green Primary School (594m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Briar Rise, S70 5JR is Vernon Road/Haverlands Lane, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Briar Rise, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5JR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Briar Rise

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

8 Briar Rise is a four-bedroom detached house in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5JR). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 106 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2012–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 sits 63% above the 2017 sale of £200,000. On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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Risks

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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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE39toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Briar Rise, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Briar Rise has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Briar Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£200,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2017Most recent
£200,000
+56.9%over 5 years
5 September 2012
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5JR: £160,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in S70 5JR

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On the street

Versus other Briar Rise homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Briar Rise outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,887

Street avg £2,867

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Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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.

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

Vernon Road/Haverlands Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ward Green Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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80 dB

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