What type of property is 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT last sold for £40,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £280,000 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 2006 and May 2024, 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT fell from £280,000 to £40,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly -10.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT has a recorded floor area of 209 m² (2,250 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5UT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT had any planning applications?

3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

3 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.

Where is 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

Police records around 3 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.

Which schools serve 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Fir Tree Gardens, S70 5UT?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Fir Tree Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UT

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

209 m²

2250 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Fir Tree Gardens

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

3 Fir Tree Gardens is a detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5UT). It has a recorded floor area of 209 m² (around 2250 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 70).

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 sits 930% above the 2024 sale of £40,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£18/sq ft) was about 86.4% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £40,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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Trends

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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.

3 Fir Tree Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fir Tree Gardens, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2011
Change Of UseAmendment
In report
Change of use from domestic dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
2011/0437
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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.

3 Fir Tree Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -10.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£40,000

Growth on file: -10.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2024Most recent
£40,000
-88.1%over 1 year
18 August 2022
£335,000
+7.4%over 8 months
21 December 2021
£312,000
+11.4%over 15 years
25 July 2006
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5UT: £250,000 (2015–2005).

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5UT

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