What type of property is 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

25 Central Drive, S71 4PE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

25 Central Drive, S71 4PE last sold for £60,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £61,000 in November 2005, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2005 and June 2008, 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE fell from £61,000 to £60,000, a change of £1,000. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The current EPC rating for 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

25 Central Drive, S71 4PE has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

25 Central Drive, S71 4PE 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 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE located?

25 Central Drive, S71 4PE sits in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE in a safe area?

Police records around 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE 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 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The closest primary school to 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE is Lift Meadstead (478m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Carlton (853m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The closest bus stop to 25 Central Drive, S71 4PE is Royston Lane/Kirk Cross Crescent, 274m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Central Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 25 Central Drive

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

25 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4PE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

It hasn't traded since June 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 125% above the 2008 sale of £60,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£68/sq ft) was about 48.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Central Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Central Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£60,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2008Most recent
£60,000
-1.6%over 2 years
18 November 2005
£61,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 4PE: £40,000 (2012–1996).

Nearby sales in S71 4PE

On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 25 Central Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£732

Street avg £494

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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.

£184k

1 Back Lane West, Royston

S71 4SB

3 bed1 bath

£190k

1 Bisley Close, Royston

S71 4BJ

3 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Army Row, Royston

S71 4QL

2 bed

£273k

1 Cedar Close, Royston

S71 4JF

3 bed1 bath

£175k

1 Calder Close, Royston

S71 4BT

4 bed

£371k

1 Applehaigh Grove, Royston

S71 4ER

3 bed

£209k

1 Broomfield Mews, Church Hill, Royston

S71 4PR

4 bed1 bath

£262k

1 Ashford Court, Haigh Moor Way, Royston

S71 4FF

2 bed1 bath

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

0.3 km

Royston Lane/Kirk Cross Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lift Meadstead. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 4PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 4PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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