What type of property is 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The current EPC rating for 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG located?

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

What is crime like near 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

Police records around 17 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.

Which schools serve 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 17 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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17 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 17 Rockingham Close

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

17 Rockingham Close is a semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5XG). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jun 2026

Current Certificate

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 June 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Rockingham Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

17 Rockingham Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in S70 5XG

On the street

Versus other Rockingham Close homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£123k

1 Coltfield, Birdwell

S70 5RH

£128k

1 Balk Lane, Birdwell

S70 5RA

£133k

1 Chapel Close, Birdwell

S70 5UL

£136k

1 Birdwell Common, Birdwell

S70 5TL

2 bed1 bath

£147k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£149k

1 Clayroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5ET

£152k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Broomroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5DU

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.

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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 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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