The Hawthornes, Beech Grove, Barnsley, S70 6NG
About The Hawthornes
The Hawthornes is a detached house in Barnsley (S70 6NG). It has a recorded floor area of 359 m² (around 3864 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump.
At 359 m² the property is well over the postcode median (211 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £704,000 is 38% above the 2018 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2018 at £510,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The Hawthornes's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Planning history
- Oct 2019Change Of UseAmendmentIn report
Change of use of dwelling (use class C3) to a mixture of a dwelling and a venue for wedding/civil ceremonies, seasonal events and afternoon teas (use classes C3, A3 and Sui Generis)
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 2019/0712
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
The Hawthornes valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£704,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£510,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 June 2018Most recent
£510,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S70 6NG: £450,000 (2019–2015).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Beech Grove homes
The Hawthornes outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,421
Street avg £1,601
Floor Area
359 m²
Street avg 230 m²
Habitable Rooms
14 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
26.0 t/year
Street avg 10.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
Park Road/Racecommon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Trinity Academy St. Edwards. 22 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB