What kind of home is 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

30 James Street, S71 1BL is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

30 James Street, S71 1BL last sold for £110,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £20,500 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 James Street, S71 1BL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and December 2024, 30 James Street, S71 1BL rose from £20,500 to £110,000, a change of £89,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 James Street, S71 1BL have?

The current EPC rating for 30 James Street, S71 1BL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

30 James Street, S71 1BL has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S71 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 James Street, S71 1BL use?

The latest EPC at 30 James Street, S71 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

30 James Street, S71 1BL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 30 James Street, S71 1BL in?

30 James Street, S71 1BL sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

Police records around 30 James Street, S71 1BL show an average of 419 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

The closest primary school to 30 James Street, S71 1BL is Queens Road Academy (353m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (687m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 30 James Street, S71 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 30 James Street, S71 1BL is Eldon Street North/Beckett Street, 105m away. The nearest bus option is Barnsley Interchange/A24, 245m away.

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30 James Street, Barnsley, S71 1BL

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 30 James Street

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

30 James Street is an end-of-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 94 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 42 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 23.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £110,000.

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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 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD55toE53

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 James Street, Barnsley, S71 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 James Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 30 James Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£110,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2024Most recent
£110,000
+436.6%over 24 years
31 January 2000
£20,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1BL: £97,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in S71 1BL

On the street

Versus other James Street homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 30 James Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,170

Street avg £957

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Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£135k

1 Bedford Terrace

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3 bed

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1 Denby Road

S71 1SZ

£132k

1 Blakeley Close

S71 1XN

£145k

1 Eaming View

S71 1DJ

2 bed

£146k

1 Barnabas Walk

S71 1PB

£123k

1 Bridge Gardens

S71 1PP

2 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Beverley Close

S71 1RZ

£151k

1 Eldon Street North

S71 1LF

3 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

419/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eldon Street North/Beckett Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Queens Road Academy. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 1BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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