What type of property is 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF?

21 Herons Way, S70 5SF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF last change hands?

21 Herons Way, S70 5SF last sold for £112,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF?

21 Herons Way, S70 5SF has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF?

21 Herons Way, S70 5SF 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 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF located?

21 Herons Way, S70 5SF sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF 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.

Which schools serve 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF?

The closest primary school to 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF is Birdwell Primary School (338m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.0km).

What transport links are near 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF?

The closest bus stop to 21 Herons Way, S70 5SF is Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue, 314m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Herons Way, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Herons Way

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

21 Herons Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SF). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 sits 55.4% above the 2017 sale of £112,000. At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in November 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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

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 Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Herons Way, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Herons Way 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.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£112,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 November 2017Most recent
£112,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5SF: £192,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in S70 5SF

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On the street

Versus other Herons Way homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 21 Herons Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,240

Street avg £2,395

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£152k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£138k

1 Birdwell Common, Birdwell

S70 5TL

2 bed1 bath

£166k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£184k

1 Carrwood Mews, Oakdale, Worsbrough

S70 5EQ

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

£205k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

£172k

1 Broomroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5DU

£179k

1 Baden Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PA

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

0.3 km

Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Birdwell Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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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