What type of property is 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

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

What was the last sold price for 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG last sold for £105,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The current EPC rating for 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

53 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 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG located?

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

How safe is the area around 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

Police records around 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG 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 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest primary school to 53 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 53 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 53 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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53 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Rockingham Close

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

53 Rockingham Close is a semi-detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5XG). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £172,000 sits 63.8% above the 2025 sale of £105,000. A recent sale: £105,000 in January 2025.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Rockingham Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£172,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 January 2025Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5XG: £100,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in S70 5XG

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On the street

Versus other Rockingham Close homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 53 Rockingham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,780

Street avg £1,626

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£172k

1 Broomroyd, Worsbrough

S70 5DU

£166k

1 Coronation Drive, Birdwell

S70 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£179k

1 Baden Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PA

£164k

1 Barley Close, Worsbrough

S70 5AH

£184k

1 Carrwood Mews, Oakdale, Worsbrough

S70 5EQ

3 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Carrwood Close, Worsbrough

S70 5EZ

3 bed1 bath

£152k

1 Blackburn Street, Worsbrough

S70 5PR

2 bed

£205k

1 Carrwood Grove, Worsbrough

S70 5DB

3 bed

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.

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

0.1 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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