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31 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Poplar Grove

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

31 Poplar Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lundwood, Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 5HA). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 71 m² it's 19.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 36 EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 93.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £152,500.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2023
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Poplar Grove has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 31 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA

1decisions1extensions
  1. Aug 2005
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of rear conservatory extension to dwelling.

    Extension
    Reference
    2005/1509
    Full record in report

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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.

Latest sale on 31 Poplar Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£152,500

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2023Most recent

    £152,500

    +69.4%over 8 years

  2. 9 April 2015

    £90,000

    +5.9%over 3 years

  3. 9 December 2011

    £85,000

    -7.6%over 5 years

  4. 6 April 2006

    £92,000

    +119.3%over 8 years

  5. 2 April 1998

    £41,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 5HA: £120,000 (2025–2022).

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.

Price per m² for 31 Poplar Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,148

Street avg £1,380

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Poplar Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

Pontefract Road/Vincent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5HA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S71 5HA

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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