What kind of home is 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN last sold for £94,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

The current EPC rating for 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN use?

The latest EPC at 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN 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.

Which area is 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN in?

9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

Police records around 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN 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 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

The closest primary school to 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN is Birdwell Primary School (211m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.2km).

What transport links are near 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN?

The closest bus stop to 9 Falcon Drive, S70 5SN is Sheffield Road/Worsbrough Road, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Falcon Drive, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Falcon Drive

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

9 Falcon Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SN). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since July 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £182,000 sits 93.6% above the 2005 sale of £94,000.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Falcon Drive, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Falcon Drive 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.

9 Falcon Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£94,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 July 2005Most recent
£94,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5SN: £170,000 (2021–2008).

Nearby sales in S70 5SN

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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

Sheffield Road/Worsbrough Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 5SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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