What type of property is 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA last change hands?

31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA last sold for £152,500 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £41,950 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and September 2023, 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA rose from £41,950 to £152,500, a change of £110,550. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The current EPC rating for 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S71 5HA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA has council approval for rear extension granted in August 2005 under ref. 2005/1509. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

31 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 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA located?

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

How safe is the area around 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

Police records around 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA 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 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The closest primary school to 31 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 31 Poplar Grove, S71 5HA?

The closest bus stop to 31 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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31 Poplar Grove, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5HA

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 88.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £152,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2035

8 years remaining

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

Aug 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of rear conservatory extension to dwelling.
Extension
Reference
2005/1509
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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

£160,000

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

14 September 2023Most recent
£152,500
+69.4%over 8 years
9 April 2015
£90,000
+5.9%over 3 years
9 December 2011
£85,000
-7.6%over 5 years
6 April 2006
£92,000
+119.3%over 8 years
2 April 1998
£41,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S71 5HA: £120,000 (2026–2024).

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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 £1,396

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

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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

419/mo

Falling 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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