What kind of home is 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft). That makes it about 41% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S75 5NX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX in?

1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX sits in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S75 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

Police records around 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX show an average of 198 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (11% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 is the nearest station to 1a, Bence Lane, S75 5NX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, 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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1a, Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 5NX). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (November 2016) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump.

At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Nov 2016

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 November 2026

1 month remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Bence Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 60 (D)

Below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

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S75 5NX

£315k

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S75 5EX

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£275k

1 Carr Field Close, Darton

S75 5JJ

4 bed

£261k

1 Bloomingdale Court, Woolley Grange

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£341k

1 Chedworth Close, Darton

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4 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Broom Close, Darton

S75 5PZ

4 bed2 bath

£220k

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S75 5NT

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

198/mo

Falling 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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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 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

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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