40 Robert Avenue, Barnsley, S71 5RB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 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 £208,956 , which equates to approximately £324 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jul 2024 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,956, representing a 7.2% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £208,956 is:

  • 9.2% higher than the average property price on Robert Avenue
  • 13.6% higher than the average in the S71 5RB postcode area
  • and 9.0% 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 13 January 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in S71 5RB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£208,956
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£324
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Robert Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2026.

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 the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Aug 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with its energy efficiency improving from good to very good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 350 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to S71 5RB

8 th / 15
Price Rank
14% higher than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£208,956
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
30 Jul 2024
£195,000
Freehold
+95 %
12 Feb 2016
£100,000
Freehold
+132.6 %
26 Jun 1998
£43,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2025

Data Sources

The property at 40 Robert Avenue, Barnsley, S71 5RB appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Jul 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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