What type of property is 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

21 Bence Close, S75 5PB is a semi-detached house.

What did 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB sell for?

21 Bence Close, S75 5PB last sold for £153,250 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

21 Bence Close, S75 5PB has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in S75 5PB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB had any planning applications?

21 Bence Close, S75 5PB has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in June 2024 under ref. 2024/0307. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

21 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.

Where is 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB located?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

Police records around 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB 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.

Which schools serve 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

The closest primary school to 21 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 is the nearest station to 21 Bence Close, S75 5PB?

The closest bus stop to 21 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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21 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Bence Close

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

21 Bence Close is a semi-detached house in Darton, Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 5PB). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 39.6% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £153,250 in April 2024.

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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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Bence Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PB

1decisions1extensions7documents2nearby

Jun 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Removal of existing single storey rear extensions, and erection of 2 storey side extension (including integral garage), and single storey front and rear extensions, to 2 storey semi-detached dwelling.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
2024/0307
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£153,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£153,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in S75 5PB: £200,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in S75 5PB

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 years held, 21 Bence Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,846

Street avg £1,887

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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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1 Birthwaite Road, Darton

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

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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

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FAQ

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