5 Grasmere Road, Barnsley, S71 1ES
About 5 Grasmere Road
5 Grasmere Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £130,000 sits 88.4% above the 2019 sale of £69,000. Sold August 2019 for £69,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
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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
5 Grasmere 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 Grasmere Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£130,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 23 years.
£69,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
15 August 2019Most recent
£69,000
+9.5%over 7 years24 October 2011
£63,000
+173.9%over 14 years8 November 1996
£23,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1ES: £120,000 (2026–2019).
Nearby sales in S71 1ES
Versus other Grasmere Road homes
5 Grasmere Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£986
Street avg £1,091
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 4.7 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
0.2 km
Pontefract Road/Market Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Queens Road Academy. 26 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
53.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.3dB







