27 Vernon Street, Barnsley, S71 1BW
About 27 Vernon Street
27 Vernon Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 sits 385.7% above the 2003 sale of £24,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£41/sq ft) was about 58.8% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
- GarageIntegral
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
27 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
27 Vernon Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2003).
£119,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£24,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
9 January 2003Most recent
£24,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1BW: £74,000 (2024–2020).
Versus other Vernon Street homes
On price per m², 27 Vernon Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£445
Street avg £1,056
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 62 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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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
0.1 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







