Unit 2, 32 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AR
About Unit 2
Unit 2 is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S71 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 is 31.7% below the 2026 sale of £180,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 127.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £180,000 in February 2026. At 58 m² it's 28.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 11 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Unit 2 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
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£180,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 February 2026Most recent
£180,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1AR: £137,500 (2025–2021).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
419/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Schwabish Gmund Way/Schwabish Gmund Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.0 km
Queens Road Academy. 27 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
54.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB







