What type of property is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT last sold for £140,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in June 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2018 and May 2024, 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT rose from £65,000 to £140,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +13.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

The current EPC rating for 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT located?

31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT sits in New Lodge, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT 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 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

The closest primary school to 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT is Laithes Primary School (183m), one of 17 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.

What transport links are near 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT?

The closest bus stop to 31 Park Avenue, S71 3TT is Wakefield Road/New Lodge Crescent, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Park Avenue, New Lodge, Barnsley, S71 3TT

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Park Avenue

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

31 Park Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in New Lodge, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 3TT). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 112.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £140,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Park Avenue, New Lodge, Barnsley, S71 3TT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Park Avenue 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.

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 31 Park Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Growth on file: 13.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

14 May 2024Most recent
£140,000
+115.4%over 5 years
5 June 2018
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 3TT: £120,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in S71 3TT

On the street

Versus other Park Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 31 Park Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £1,186

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£147k

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1 Bramah Street

S71 3JS

3 bed

£140k

1 Buxton Road

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3 bed

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1 Avondale Drive

S71 3EN

3 bed1 bath

£158k

1 Blossom View

S71 3FS

£149k

1 Arnold Avenue

S71 3AS

£146k

1 Bakewell Close

S71 3TB

£144k

1 Blackheath Close

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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

Wakefield Road/New Lodge Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Laithes Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 3TT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 3TT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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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