What type of property is 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF last change hands?

8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF last sold for £85,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £52,000 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and May 2026, 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF rose from £52,000 to £85,000, a change of £33,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF 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.

Where is 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF located?

8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

Police records around 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF 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.

Which schools serve 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

The closest primary school to 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF is Queens Road Academy (142m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (622m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Windermere Road, S71 1EF is Pontefract Road/Market Close, 255m away. The nearest bus option is Barnsley Interchange/A1, 346m away.

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8 Windermere Road, Barnsley, S71 1EF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Windermere Road

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

8 Windermere Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £85,000. Across 2009–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £119,000 is 40% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£120/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 January 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE47toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Windermere Road, Barnsley, S71 1EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Windermere Road 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.

8 Windermere Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£85,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2026Most recent
£85,000
+63.5%over 16 years
28 May 2009
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1EF: £90,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in S71 1EF

On the street

Versus other Windermere Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Windermere Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,288

Street avg £1,254

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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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

0.3 km

Pontefract Road/Market Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 1EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 1EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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