What kind of home is 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX last sold for £125,000 in February 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has dropped from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX use?

The latest EPC at 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX in?

15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX sits in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S75 postcode district.

Is 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The closest primary school to 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX is Darton Primary School (808m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darton Academy (1.3km).

What transport links are near 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Bence Lane, S75 5NX is Barnsley Road/Bence Lane, 77m away. The nearest rail option is Darton Rail Station, 976m away.

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15 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Bence Lane

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

15 Bence Lane is a 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 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in February 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 sits 61.6% above the 2010 sale of £125,000.

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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.

15 Bence Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD58toG15

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2016from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromG15toE44

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Bence Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£202,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 February 2010Most recent
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in S75 5NX: £199,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in S75 5NX

On the street

Versus other Bence Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Bence Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,420

Street avg £1,644

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Below

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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.

£197k

1 Bretton Road, Darton

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1 Ballfield Mews, Darton

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1 Bence Farm Court, Barnsley Road, Darton

S75 5NT

£180k

1 Bluebell Road, Darton

S75 5JG

£177k

1 Birthwaite Road, Darton

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£257k

1 Bloomingdale Court, Woolley Grange

S75 5RQ

4 bed2 bath

£149k

1 Alan Road, Darton

S75 5NL

2 bed1 bath

£275k

1 Carr Field Close, Darton

S75 5JJ

4 bed

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

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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around S75 5NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for S75 5NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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