What type of property is 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG last change hands?

22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG last sold for £97,500 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

22 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 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG located?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

Police records around 22 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 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest primary school to 22 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 transport links are near 22 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 22 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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22 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 22 Rockingham Close

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

22 Rockingham Close is a two-bedroom 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 1991-1995 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 is 25.1% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £97,500.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 September 2027

11 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

22 Rockingham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£97,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 October 2018Most recent
£97,500

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.

22 Rockingham Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,625

Street avg £1,633

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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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

£123k

1 Coltfield, Birdwell

S70 5RH

£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/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

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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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