What type of property is 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW last sold for £86,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,500 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and August 2004, 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW rose from £42,500 to £86,000, a change of £43,500. That works out to roughly +16.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5NW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW 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 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW located?

3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW sits in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW 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 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

The closest primary school to 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW is The Mill Academy (522m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley Academy (890m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ashwood Close, S70 5NW is West Street/Mount Pleasant, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ashwood Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Ashwood Close

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

3 Ashwood Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worsbrough, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5NW). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 sits 74.4% above the 2004 sale of £86,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Aug 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ashwood Close, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ashwood Close has no planning applications on 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.

3 Ashwood Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£86,000

Growth on file: 16.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2004Most recent
£86,000
+62.4%over 2 years
22 August 2002
£52,950
+24.6%over 2 years
25 February 2000
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5NW: £150,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in S70 5NW

On the street

Versus other Ashwood Close homes

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

3 Ashwood Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,483

Street avg £1,460

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£147k

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2 bed1 bath

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£188k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

£149k

1 Clayroyd, Worsbrough

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£155k

1 Broomroyd, Worsbrough

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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

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/Mount Pleasant — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Mill Academy. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S70 5NW 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 5NW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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