13 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
About 13 Bence Lane
13 Bence Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 5NX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.
Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 81.8% above the 2015 sale of £110,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
13 Bence Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
13 Bence Lane 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.
Sales history & valuation
13 Bence Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£200,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£110,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 October 2015Most recent
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in S75 5NX: £199,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in S75 5NX
1 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
Sold Dec 2024
£250,0005 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
Sold May 2020
£150,0007 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
Sold May 2019
£150,0002 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
Sold Aug 2011
£121,00015 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX
Sold Feb 2010
£125,000
Versus other Bence Lane homes
13 Bence Lane is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,250
Street avg £1,673
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.8 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Barnsley Road/Bence Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Darton Primary School. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.8dB







