What kind of home is 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

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

What did 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG sell for?

61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG last sold for £97,500 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,250 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

Across 3 sales between May 2001 and August 2023, 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG rose from £41,250 to £97,500, a change of £56,250. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG have?

The current EPC rating for 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

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

What heating system does 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG use?

The latest EPC at 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

61 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.

Which area is 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG in?

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

Is 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG in a safe area?

Police records around 61 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.

What schools are near 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest primary school to 61 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 61 Rockingham Close, S70 5XG?

The closest bus stop to 61 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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61 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 61 Rockingham Close

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

61 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 46.7% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £97,500 in August 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61 Rockingham Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

61 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£97,500

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2023Most recent
£97,500
-1.9%over 13 years
11 February 2010
£99,375
+140.9%over 8 years
31 May 2001
£41,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 5XG: £105,000 (2025–2021).

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.

On years held, 61 Rockingham Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,625

Street avg £1,633

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 57 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

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55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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