What kind of home is 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

3 Martin Close, S70 5SP is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP last change hands?

3 Martin Close, S70 5SP last sold for £185,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

3 Martin Close, S70 5SP has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP use?

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

What is the council tax band for 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

3 Martin Close, S70 5SP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

Police records around 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP 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.

What schools are near 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

The closest primary school to 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP is Birdwell Primary School (405m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Martin Close, S70 5SP is Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue, 362m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Martin Close

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

3 Martin Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 28.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 21.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in June 2019.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 October 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Martin 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.

Latest sale on 3 Martin Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 June 2019Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5SP: £155,000 (2017–2004).

Nearby sales in S70 5SP

On the street

Versus other Martin Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Martin Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,984

Street avg £2,164

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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.

£147k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£136k

1 Birdwell Common, Birdwell

S70 5TL

2 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

£188k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Carrwood Mews, Oakdale, Worsbrough

S70 5EQ

3 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Chilcombe Place, Birdwell

S70 5SX

4 bed

£240k

1 Briar Rise, Worsbrough

S70 5JR

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

523/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Birdwell Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 5SP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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