What kind of home is 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

147a, High Street, S71 4RR is a detached house.

What did 147a, High Street, S71 4RR sell for?

147a, High Street, S71 4RR last sold for £210,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 147a, High Street, S71 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 147a, High Street, S71 4RR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

147a, High Street, S71 4RR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S71 4RR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 147a, High Street, S71 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 147a, High Street, S71 4RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

147a, High Street, S71 4RR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 147a, High Street, S71 4RR in?

147a, High Street, S71 4RR sits in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

What is crime like near 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

Police records around 147a, High Street, S71 4RR show an average of 419 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

The closest primary school to 147a, High Street, S71 4RR is Summerfields Primary Academy (266m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Carlton (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 147a, High Street, S71 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 147a, High Street, S71 4RR is High Street/West End Avenue, 33m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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147a, High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 147a

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

147a is a detached house in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 is 30.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 232.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 79 m² it's 25.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (107 m² median across 12 EPCs). Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £210,000.

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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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromF35toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 147a, High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

147a 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.

147a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 October 2019Most recent
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 4RR: £121,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in S71 4RR

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 147a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,658

Street avg £1,294

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 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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1 Berry Drive, Royston

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3 bed

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

419/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

High Street/West End Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Summerfields Primary Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 4RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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