20 James Street, Barnsley, S71 1BL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £95,457 , which equates to approximately £193 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Nov 2023 for £92,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,457, representing a 3.8% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £95,457 is:

  • 1.4% lower than the average property price on James Street
  • 0.8% lower than the average in the S71 1BL postcode area
  • and 49.5% lower than the average price for Barnsley as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 June 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in S71 1BL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£95,457
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£193
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20 James Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Jun 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Mar 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to S71 1BL

21 st / 49
Price Rank
1% lower than average
35 th / 37
Size Rank
31% smaller than average
3 rd / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% higher than average

Compared to other properties in S71 1BL , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 37 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 35th out of 37 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£95,457
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
17 Nov 2023
£92,000
Leasehold
+41.5 %
29 May 2013
£65,000
Leasehold
+62.5 %
14 Jul 2011
£40,000
Leasehold
+110.5 %
14 Jun 2001
£19,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £68,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 4
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £97,500
sale date: 16 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £79,500
sale date: 6 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 20 James Street, Barnsley, S71 1BL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Nov 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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