What type of property is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5SA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA heated?

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

What council tax band is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA located?

3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA 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 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

The closest primary school to 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA is Birdwell Primary School (407m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.2km).

How well connected is 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Merlin Close, S70 5SA is Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Merlin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Merlin Close

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

3 Merlin Close is a semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 82 m² it's 24.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

3 Merlin Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Aug 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from May 2016

EPC improved fromF37toE47

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Merlin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Merlin Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Merlin Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£233,000

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 4 sales in S70 5SA: £242,500 (2024–1998).

Nearby sales in S70 5SA

On the street

Versus other Merlin Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Merlin Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

47 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

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S70 5JS

£250k

1 Bellmer Croft, Birdwell

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1 Berkley Close, Worsbrough

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£207k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

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£275k

1 Bourne Road, Worsbrough

S70 5JP

£277k

1 Bell Bank View, Worsbrough

S70 5HS

£188k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

523/mo

Falling 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. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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