What was the last sold price for 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT last sold for £87,500 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,500 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and April 2005, 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT rose from £32,500 to £87,500, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +22.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT 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 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT in?

16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT 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 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

The closest primary school to 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT is Birdwell Primary School (370m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT is Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT

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Band A

Overview

About 16 Rockley Avenue

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

16 Rockley Avenue is a property in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5QT). It has council tax band A.

Held since April 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.7% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Last sold (2005)

£87,500

Growth on file: 22.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2005Most recent
£87,500
+169.2%over 4 years
22 June 2000
£32,500

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

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Comparables

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Area

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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

Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Birdwell Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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