What kind of home is 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH last change hands?

5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH last sold for £135,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,950 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and November 2017, 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH rose from £42,950 to £135,000, a change of £92,050. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH in?

5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH sits in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

Police records around 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH 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.

What schools are near 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH is Summerfields Primary Academy (168m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Carlton (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashley Croft, S71 4SH is Summer Lane/Cleveden Way, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ashley Croft, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4SH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Ashley Croft

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

5 Ashley Croft is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4SH). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 43.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 19.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in November 2017.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromF26toD62

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

4%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashley Croft, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashley Croft 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£135,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2017Most recent
£135,000
+214.3%over 20 years
25 September 1997
£42,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 4SH: £127,500 (2019–2006).

Nearby sales in S71 4SH

On the street

Versus other Ashley Croft homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Ashley Croft runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,800

Street avg £1,764

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£190k

1 Bisley Close, Royston

S71 4BJ

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£184k

1 Back Lane West, Royston

S71 4SB

3 bed1 bath

£273k

1 Cedar Close, Royston

S71 4JF

3 bed1 bath

£209k

1 Broomfield Mews, Church Hill, Royston

S71 4PR

4 bed1 bath

£371k

1 Applehaigh Grove, Royston

S71 4ER

3 bed

£175k

1 Calder Close, Royston

S71 4BT

4 bed

£262k

1 Ashford Court, Haigh Moor Way, Royston

S71 4FF

2 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Army Row, Royston

S71 4QL

2 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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Summer Lane/Cleveden Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Summerfields Primary Academy. 12 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 4SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 4SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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