9 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
About 9 Martin Close
9 Martin Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Last changed hands 13 years ago, in July 2013. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 is 43.9% above the 2013 sale price.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageSingle
Energy performance
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Aug 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
9 Martin Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
1applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 9 Martin Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
9 Martin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£223,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£155,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 July 2013Most recent
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5SP: £169,950 (2019–2004).
Nearby sales in S70 5SP
3 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
Sold Jun 2019
£185,00011 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
Sold Mar 2017
£172,00012 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
Sold Mar 2010
£135,0007 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
Sold Dec 2004
£145,0001 Martin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SP
Sold Jul 2002
£90,000
Everything we know about 9 Martin Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Martin Close homes
Price per m²
£2,541
Street avg £2,312
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 71 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.4 km
Worsbrough Road/Green Spring Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Birdwell Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB