What kind of home is 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT use?

The latest EPC at 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

23 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 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT in?

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

Is 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

How well connected is 23 Rockley Avenue, S70 5QT?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Rockley Avenue

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

23 Rockley Avenue is a semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5QT). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Rockley Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Rockley Avenue 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.

23 Rockley Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£175,000

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.

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

Nearby sales in S70 5QT

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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.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£172k

1 Broomroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5DU

£179k

1 Baden Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PA

£184k

1 Carrwood Mews, Oakdale, Worsbrough

S70 5EQ

3 bed1 bath

£166k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

£164k

1 Barley Close, Worsbrough

S70 5AH

£152k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£205k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

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

Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Birdwell Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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