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1 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Rockley Avenue

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

1 Rockley Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5QT). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 59.1% above the 2017 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 56.2% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in February 2017.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes
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(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD62toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2020
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Erection of detached garage (retrospective)

    Retrospective
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    2020/0407
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2017
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of two storey side extensions to side/rear and single storey extensions to front and rear of dwelling

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/0124
    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.

1 Rockley Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 February 2017Most recent

    £110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5QT: £149,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Rockley Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Rockley Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£621

Street avg £1,771

Strongly below

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below
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.

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

Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Birdwell Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 5QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S70 5QT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.