What type of property is 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA last change hands?

15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA last sold for £48,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,950 in June 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1997 and August 2002, 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA rose from £45,950 to £48,000, a change of £2,050. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The current EPC rating for 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA 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 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA located?

15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA sits in Lundwood, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S71 postcode district.

Is 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA 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 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The closest primary school to 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange (610m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The closest bus stop to 15 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is Pontefract Road/Vincent Road, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Poplar Grove

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

15 Poplar Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lundwood, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 5HA). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 sits 227.1% above the 2002 sale of £48,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 29.8% below the postcode norm.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Feb 2010

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jul 2023from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

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

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Poplar Grove has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Poplar Grove's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£48,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

6 August 2002Most recent
£48,000
+9.1%over 1 year
24 May 2001
£44,000
-4.2%over 3 years
26 June 1997
£45,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 5HA: £130,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in S71 5HA

On the street

Versus other Poplar Grove homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 15 Poplar Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£814

Street avg £1,418

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

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1 Aysgarth Avenue

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Pontefract Road/Vincent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S71 5HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S71 5HA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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