2 Balk Farm Court, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XJ
About 2 Balk Farm Court
2 Balk Farm Court is a detached house in Birdwell, Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 323 m² (around 3477 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Energy performance
2 Balk Farm Court's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 Balk Farm Court 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.
Sales history & valuation
2 Balk Farm Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£587,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5XJ: £345,000 (2020–2002).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
523/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sheffield Road/Miller Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Birdwell Primary School. 11 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.4dB







