What type of property is 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

27 Central Drive, S71 4PE is a semi-detached house.

When did 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE last change hands?

27 Central Drive, S71 4PE last sold for £54,000 in February 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £20,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and February 2006, 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE rose from £20,000 to £54,000, a change of £34,000. That works out to roughly +13% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The current EPC rating for 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

27 Central Drive, S71 4PE has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

27 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 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE located?

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

Is 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE in a safe area?

Police records around 27 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 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The closest primary school to 27 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 is the nearest station to 27 Central Drive, S71 4PE?

The closest bus stop to 27 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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27 Central Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PE

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 27 Central Drive

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

27 Central Drive is a semi-detached house in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4PE). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since February 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 124.1% above the 2006 sale of £54,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Central Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Central Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

27 Central Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£54,000

Growth on file: 13.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2006Most recent
£54,000
+35.0%
11 August 2005
£40,000
+100.0%over 7 years
12 December 1997
£20,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in S71 4PE: £58,000 (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.

27 Central Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£667

Street avg £516

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£118k

1 Caldervale, Royston

S71 4AU

£117k

1 Bromfield Court, Royston

S71 4SY

£115k

1 Bewdley Court, Royston

S71 4SX

£133k

1 Calder Avenue, Royston

S71 4AS

£134k

1 Central Drive, Royston

S71 4PE

£139k

1 Army Row, Royston

S71 4QL

2 bed

£160k

1 Autumn Close, Royston

S71 4PP

£175k

1 Ashley Croft, Royston

S71 4SH

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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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 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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Common questions

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