What type of property is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE last sold for £117,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S71 2DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE located?

12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE 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 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

The closest primary school to 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE is Burton Road Primary School (643m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE?

The closest bus stop to 12 Byron Drive, S71 2DE is Rotherham Road/Byron Drive, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Byron Drive, Barnsley, S71 2DE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Byron Drive

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

12 Byron Drive is a semi-detached house in Barnsley (S71 2DE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 40.2% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £117,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Dec 2013

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%42%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Mar 2024

EPC improved fromF35toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Byron Drive, Barnsley, S71 2DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Byron Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Byron Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£117,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 June 2024Most recent
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 2DE: £125,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in S71 2DE

On the street

Versus other Byron Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Byron Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,887

Street avg £2,026

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Above

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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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1 Bude Court

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1 Browning Close

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1 Baycliff Close

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1 Bronte Close

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1 Bentham Drive

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rotherham Road/Byron Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Burton Road Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 2DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 2DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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