26 Lynham Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SY is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £385,447 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Nov 2002 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £260,447, representing a 208.4% increase, or approximately 9.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £385,447 is:

  • 4.1% higher than the average property price on Lynham Avenue
  • 4.7% higher than the average in the S70 5SY postcode area
  • and 104.0% higher 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 10 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£385,447
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Lynham Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2025.

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 9 May 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to S70 5SY

14 th / 22
Price Rank
5% higher than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in S70 5SY , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£385,447
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+208 %
15 Nov 2002
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1219 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2017
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £240,111
sale date: 2 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £198,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2017
rooms: 7
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £204,000
sale date: 24 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at 26 Lynham Avenue, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5SY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Nov 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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