What type of property is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST last sold for £200,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

The current EPC rating for 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in S71 4ST. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST located?

2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST sits in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST 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.

Which schools serve 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

The closest primary school to 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST is Lift Meadstead (169m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Carlton (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST?

The closest bus stop to 2 Boswell Close, S71 4ST is High Street/Oakwood Road, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Boswell Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4ST

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Boswell Close

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

2 Boswell Close is a detached house in Royston, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4ST). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 12.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 39.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC78

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Boswell Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Boswell Close 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.

2 Boswell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 4ST: £165,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in S71 4ST

On the street

Versus other Boswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Boswell Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,174

Street avg £1,824

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 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.

£226k

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1 Boswell Close, Royston

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1 Cherry Tree Grove, Royston

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£200k

1 Broomfield Mews, Church Hill, Royston

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1 Ashford Court, Haigh Moor Way, Royston

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2 bed1 bath

£188k

1 Back Lane West, Royston

S71 4SB

3 bed1 bath

£187k

1 Bisley Close, Royston

S71 4BJ

3 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

419/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street/Oakwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lift Meadstead. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 4ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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