What kind of home is 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ last change hands?

4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ last sold for £122,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,500 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and April 2025, 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ rose from £76,500 to £122,000, a change of £45,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S70 5UZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ in?

4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

Police records around 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ 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 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ is Birdwell Primary School (262m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Sheffield Road, S70 5UZ is Sheffield Road/Worsbrough Road, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UZ

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 4 Sheffield Road

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

4 Sheffield Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £122,000 — fresh data. Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 13.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

4 Sheffield Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Sheffield Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 Sheffield Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£122,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

15 April 2025Most recent
£122,000
+59.5%over 17 years
4 February 2008
£76,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5UZ: £120,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in S70 5UZ

On the street

Versus other Sheffield Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Sheffield Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,718

Street avg £1,285

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£136k

1 Birdwell Common, Birdwell

S70 5TL

2 bed1 bath

£147k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£152k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Carrwood Mews, Oakdale, Worsbrough

S70 5EQ

3 bed1 bath

£188k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

£133k

1 Chapel Close, Birdwell

S70 5UL

£128k

1 Balk Lane, Birdwell

S70 5RA

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

0.1 km

Sheffield Road/Worsbrough Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Birdwell Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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