249 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 3TX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £139,968 , which equates to approximately £183 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2012 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,968, representing a 75.0% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £139,968 is:

  • 26.6% lower than the average property price on Wakefield Road
  • 11.6% lower than the average in the S71 3TX postcode area
  • and 25.9% lower than the average price for Barnsley as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 24 April 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£139,968
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£183
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

249 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2012.

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 13 Nov 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to S71 3TX

13 th / 15
Price Rank
12% lower than average
6 th / 7
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
5 th / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in S71 3TX , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 7 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£139,968
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
11 Nov 2012
£80,000
Leasehold
+40.4 %
29 Jul 2011
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 17 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 789 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2020
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2019
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2025

Data Sources

The property at 249 Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 3TX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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