What kind of home is 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

20 Bence Close, S75 5PB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB last change hands?

20 Bence Close, S75 5PB last sold for £129,950 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

20 Bence Close, S75 5PB has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB use?

The latest EPC at 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

20 Bence Close, S75 5PB 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 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB in?

20 Bence Close, S75 5PB sits in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley. It falls within the S75 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

Police records around 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB 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 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

The closest primary school to 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB is Darton Primary School (767m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Darton Academy (1.2km).

What transport links are near 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Bence Close, S75 5PB is Barnsley Road/Bence Lane, 190m away. The nearest rail option is Darton Rail Station, 876m away.

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20 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB

Estimated value

£225,000

Since the 2017 sale (£129,950)+73%
Against S75 5PB's recent median (£200,000)+13%

Newest record on this page: October 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£225,000

Against its 2017 sale (£129,950)+73%
Against S75 5PB's recent median (£200,000)+13%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 20 Bence Close is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in S75 5PB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
70 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in S75 5PB
5 sales, median £200,000 (2024–2023)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Bence Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

26 April 2017Most recent
£129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in S75 5PB: £200,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in S75 5PB

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 20 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 20 Bence Close

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

20 Bence Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 5PB). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 73.1% above the 2017 sale of £129,950. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Dec 2016

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bence Close 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.

On the street

Versus other Bence Close homes

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

On epc rating, 20 Bence Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,856

Street avg £1,887

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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

0.2 km

Barnsley Road/Bence Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Darton Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Darton Primary SchoolPrimary767m
Darton AcademySecondary1.2km
Kexborough Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Barugh Green Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km

Nearest stops

Barnsley Road/Bence LaneBus stop190m
Barnsley Road/Richard RoadBus stop200m
Barnsley Road/Church StreetBus stop554m
Churchfield Lane/Roman RoadBus stop569m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,039 reports35%
Anti-social Behaviour500 reports17%
Criminal Damage & Arson273 reports9%
Public Order210 reports7%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for S75 5PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 20 Bence Close is modelled from its 70 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in S75 5PB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 20 Bence Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 20 Bence Close was lodged in September 2021 at band D and is valid until September 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 20 Bence Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from S75 5PB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 20 Bence Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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