What kind of home is 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU sell for?

1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU last sold for £170,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,700 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and June 2012, 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU rose from £96,700 to £170,000, a change of £73,300. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5SU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU in?

1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

Police records around 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU 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 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

The closest primary school to 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU is Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School (586m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (1.8km).

How well connected is 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Locksley Gardens, S70 5SU is Sheffield Road/The Walk, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Locksley Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Locksley Gardens

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

1 Locksley Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5SU). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 sits 85.3% above the 2012 sale of £170,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

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

Bedrooms4

Outside

GarageSingle, Integral
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%74%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Locksley Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Locksley Gardens 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.

1 Locksley Gardens's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2012Most recent
£170,000
+75.8%over 10 years
16 November 2001
£96,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5SU: £350,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in S70 5SU

On the street

Versus other Locksley Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Locksley Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,700

Street avg £2,253

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

£359k

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S70 5SX

4 bed

£207k

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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

£277k

1 Bell Bank View, Worsbrough

S70 5HS

£275k

1 Bourne Road, Worsbrough

S70 5JP

£147k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

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

0.2 km

Sheffield Road/The Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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