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5 April Drive, Barnsley, S71 2PG

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 April Drive

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

5 April Drive is a detached house in Barnsley (S71 2PG). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD67toB81
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2023from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromB81toC73
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 5 April Drive, Barnsley, S71 2PG

1decisions1documents
  1. Mar 2012
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Alterations to front boundary wall, excavation of front garden and formation of hardstanding & installation of dropped kerb to front of dwelling

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    2012/0280
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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 April Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 2PG: £119,950 (2021–2002).

On the street

Versus other April Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 April Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
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Everything you need to know about 5 April Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£136k

1 Belmont Avenue

S71 2AR

£140k

1 Burton Avenue

S71 2PD

£141k

1 Ainsdale Court

S71 2RL

£124k

1 Blundell Court

S71 2RD

£143k

1 Bentham Drive

S71 2PE

£123k

1 April Drive

S71 2PG

£147k

1 Butter Cross Park

S71 2FF

£120k

1 Bellmer Close

S71 2GF

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S71 2PG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 2PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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