What kind of home is 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

5 April Close, S71 2PF is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

5 April Close, S71 2PF last sold for £152,750 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,500 in August 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 April Close, S71 2PF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2015 and September 2019, 5 April Close, S71 2PF rose from £119,500 to £152,750, a change of £33,250. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

The current EPC rating for 5 April Close, S71 2PF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

5 April Close, S71 2PF has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 April Close, S71 2PF use?

The latest EPC at 5 April Close, S71 2PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

5 April Close, S71 2PF 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.

Which area is 5 April Close, S71 2PF in?

5 April Close, S71 2PF sits in Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 5 April Close, S71 2PF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 April Close, S71 2PF 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.

What schools are near 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

The closest primary school to 5 April Close, S71 2PF is Lift St Helen's (496m), one of 16 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 5 April Close, S71 2PF?

The closest bus stop to 5 April Close, S71 2PF is High Street/Well Lane, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 April Close, Barnsley, S71 2PF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 April Close

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

5 April Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Barnsley (S71 2PF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2015. 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; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 29% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£249/sq ft) was about 31% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2019 for £152,750.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2015

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 April Close, Barnsley, S71 2PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 April Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 April Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£152,750

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2019Most recent
£152,750
+14.4%over 3 years
25 August 2016
£133,500
+11.7%over 12 months
27 August 2015
£119,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 2PF: £125,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in S71 2PF

On the street

Versus other April Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 April Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,680

Street avg £2,101

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly 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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street/Well Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lift St Helen's. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 2PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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