What kind of home is 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD sell for?

5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD last sold for £200,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in August 2008, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and September 2014, 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD fell from £230,000 to £200,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly -2.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD in?

5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD sits in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD 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.

What schools are near 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

The closest primary school to 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD is Lift St Helen's (790m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dovecote Mews, S71 2FD is Cross Street/High Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dovecote Mews, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2FD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Dovecote Mews

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

5 Dovecote Mews is a four-bedroom detached house in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 2FD). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 sits 64% above the 2014 sale of £200,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD61toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dovecote Mews, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2FD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dovecote Mews 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.

5 Dovecote Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£200,000

Growth on file: -2.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2014Most recent
£200,000
-13.0%over 6 years
6 August 2008
£230,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in S71 2FD: £231,475 (2007–2002).

Nearby sales in S71 2FD

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

419/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cross Street/High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Lift St Helen's. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 2FD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

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