20 Bridge Street, Barnsley, S71 1PL
About 20 Bridge Street
20 Bridge Street is a mid-terrace house in Barnsley (S71 1PL). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 sits 85% above the 2023 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£114/sq ft) was about 35.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £60,000 in August 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Mechanical ventilation 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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
20 Bridge 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£111,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 22 years.
£60,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
31 August 2023Most recent
£60,000
+17.6%over 18 years21 June 2005
£51,000
+59.4%over 2 years18 June 2003
£32,000
+52.4%over 1 year13 September 2001
£21,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 1PL: £55,000 (2024–2023).
Versus other Bridge Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 20 Bridge Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,224
Street avg £952
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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/Bridge Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 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
54.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.4dB







