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16 Avon Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PD

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Avon Close

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

16 Avon Close is a semi-detached house in Higham, Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 1PD). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since July 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 89% above the 2003 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 15.7% below the postcode norm. At 65 m² it's 18.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 15 EPCs).

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromE50toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Avon Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Avon Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£100,000

Growth on file: 16.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2003Most recent

    £100,000

    +104.1%over 4 years

  2. 8 October 1998

    £49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S75 1PD: £217,000 (2024–2019).

On the street

Versus other Avon Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 16 Avon Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £2,004

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Avon Close

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£187k

1 Cromwell Court, Higham Common Road, Higham

S75 1AD

3 bed1 bath
£183k

1 Annan Close, Barugh Green

S75 1NG

2 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Cross Street, Barugh Green

S75 1NL

3 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Allendale Road

S75 1BL

3 bed1 bath
£209k

1 Coronation Road, Barugh Green

S75 1NN

3 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Claycliffe Avenue

S75 1HJ

3 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Dayhouse Court

S75 1GX

3 bed3 bath
£227k

1 Dearne Hall Lane, Barugh Green

S75 1FY

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lawrence Close/Avon Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Barugh Green Primary School. 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 S75 1PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for S75 1PD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for S75 1PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Avon Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.