58 James Street, Barnsley, S71 1BL
About 58 James Street
58 James Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.
Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £112,000 sits 64.7% above the 2025 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 89.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £68,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
58 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£112,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 25 years.
£68,000
Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
31 July 2025Most recent
£68,000
-20.0%over 17 years14 December 2007
£85,000
+30.8%over 3 years4 November 2004
£65,000
+68.8%over 1 year15 May 2003
£38,500
+26.2%over 2 years4 December 2000
£30,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1BL: £107,500 (2025–2024).
Versus other James Street homes
On years held, 58 James Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,581
Street avg £945
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 66 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady 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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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
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB