What type of property is 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

72 Grove Street, S71 1EU is a mid-terrace house.

What did 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU sell for?

72 Grove Street, S71 1EU last sold for £140,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £71,000 in March 2019. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2019 and March 2025, 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU rose from £71,000 to £140,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU have?

The current EPC rating for 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

72 Grove Street, S71 1EU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU heated?

The latest EPC at 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

72 Grove Street, S71 1EU 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 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU located?

72 Grove Street, S71 1EU sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

Police records around 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

The closest primary school to 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU is Queens Road Academy (321m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Barnsley College (859m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU?

The closest bus stop to 72 Grove Street, S71 1EU is Pontefract Road/Market Close, 233m away. The nearest rail option is Barnsley Rail Station, 567m away.

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72 Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1EU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 72 Grove Street

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

72 Grove Street is a mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1EU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £140,000. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 17.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 58.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Apr 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2020from May 2018

EPC improved fromF31toD61

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 Grove 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

72 Grove Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£140,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2025Most recent
£140,000
+47.4%over 6 months
19 September 2024
£95,000
+33.8%over 5 years
27 March 2019
£71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1EU: £130,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in S71 1EU

On the street

Versus other Grove Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 72 Grove Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,609

Street avg £1,241

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Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

£164k

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S71 1UU

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1 Brunswick Close

S71 1NQ

2 bed1 bath

£151k

1 Beverley Close

S71 1RZ

£149k

1 Clanricarde Street

S71 1JT

£148k

1 Carlton Road

S71 1UA

£144k

1 Barnabas Walk

S71 1PB

£144k

1 Eldon Street North

S71 1LF

3 bed1 bath

£188k

1 Bleasdale Grove

S71 1XL

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

3/mo

Steady 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. 25 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 1EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 1EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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