5 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
About 5 Vernon Street North
5 Vernon Street North is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a balcony.
Across 2016–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 84.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 sits 83.1% above the 2016 sale of £59,000. At 48 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof 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
5 Vernon Street North 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
5 Vernon Street North's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2016).
£108,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 84.4% per year over 1 year.
£59,000
Growth on file: 84.4% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
4 October 2016Most recent
£59,000
+84.4%5 April 2016
£32,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1DB: £72,500 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in S71 1DB
7 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
Sold Sept 2025
£85,50017 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
Sold Jun 2023
£75,0009 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
Sold Sept 2021
£72,5002 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
Sold Nov 2018
£47,00010 Vernon Street North, Barnsley, S71 1DB
Sold Aug 2018
£54,000
Versus other Vernon Street North homes
5 Vernon Street North is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£1,229
Street avg £1,325
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.0 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
0.5 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
53.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB







