What is the council tax band for 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG 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 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG in?

1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG sits in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S70 postcode district.

Is 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG 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 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest primary school to 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is Birdwell Primary School (532m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kirk Balk Academy (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is Sheffield Road/Rockingham Street, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG

Council tax

Band A

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Overview

About 1 Rockingham Close

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

1 Rockingham Close is a property in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5XG). It has council tax band A.

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 1 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5XG: £108,750 (2025–2023).

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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.

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S70 5PT

1 Ashover Close, Worsbrough

S70 5BX

1 Ashwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5NW

£175k

1 Baden Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PA

1 Balk Farm Court, Birdwell

S70 5XJ

£128k

1 Balk Lane, Birdwell

S70 5RA

£161k

1 Barley Close, Worsbrough

S70 5AH

1 Beech House Farm Close, Birdwell

S70 5TB

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/Rockingham Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Birdwell Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S70 5XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

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