25 Vernon Street, Barnsley, S71 1BW
About 25 Vernon Street
25 Vernon Street is a mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 70.8% above the 2024 sale of £65,000. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £65,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
Energy performance
25 Vernon Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Planning history
25 Vernon 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
25 Vernon Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£111,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 22 years.
£65,000
Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
26 November 2024Most recent
£65,000
+27.5%over 19 years21 June 2005
£51,000
+21.4%over 2 years18 June 2003
£42,000
+140.0%over 6 months11 December 2002
£17,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1BW: £74,000 (2024–2017).
Versus other Vernon Street homes
Years Held for 25 Vernon Street lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,161
Street avg £997
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 3.4 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.
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
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







