What kind of home is 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT last sold for £250,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £295,000 in October 2005, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2005 and September 2012, 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT fell from £295,000 to £250,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly -2.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT use?

The latest EPC at 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT in?

2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

Police records around 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT 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 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The closest primary school to 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is Birdwell Primary School (482m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.2km).

What transport links are near 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is Sheffield Road/Rockingham Street, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Fir Tree Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Fir Tree Gardens

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

2 Fir Tree Gardens is a five-bedroom detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5UT). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2005–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £440,000 sits 76% above the 2012 sale of £250,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Nov 2008

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2015from Mar 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fir Tree Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Fir Tree Gardens 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.

2 Fir Tree Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£250,000

Growth on file: -2.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2012Most recent
£250,000
-15.3%over 6 years
19 October 2005
£295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5UT: £299,950 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in S70 5UT

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Comparables

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

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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

0.2 km

Sheffield Road/Rockingham Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Birdwell Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5UT

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FAQ

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