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

Estimated value

£404,000

  • Since the 2012 sale (£250,000)+62%
  • Against S70 5UT's recent median (£299,950)+35%

Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
182 m²
1959 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£404,000

  • Against its 2012 sale (£250,000)+62%
  • Against S70 5UT's recent median (£299,950)+35%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Fir Tree Gardens is modelled from its 182 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in S70 5UT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    182 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2015

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012

  • Recent sales in S70 5UT

    5 sales, median £299,950 (2024–2012)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: May 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 4 September 2012Most recent

    £250,000

    -15.3%over 6 years
  2. 19 October 2005

    £295,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Fir Tree Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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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 £404,000 sits 61.6% 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.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 September 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

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.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.

Crime

523/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Birdwell Primary SchoolPrimary482m
  • Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolPrimary767m
  • Hoyland Common Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
  • West Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km

Nearest stops

  • Sheffield Road/Rockingham StreetBus stop164m
  • Sheffield Road/Wentworth StreetBus stop172m
  • Chapel Street/Sheffield RoadBus stop256m
  • Sheffield Road/The WalkBus stop328m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,511 reports34%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,139 reports16%
  • Shoplifting670 reports9%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson611 reports8%

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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 5UT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S70 5UT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Method

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Fir Tree Gardens is modelled from its 182 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in S70 5UT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 2 Fir Tree Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Fir Tree Gardens was lodged in September 2015 at band C and expired in September 2025, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 Fir Tree Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 7 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from S70 5UT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
2 Fir Tree Gardens is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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