6 Swallow Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 635 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 £226,868 , which equates to approximately £357 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2024 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,868, representing a 3.1% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £226,868 is:

  • 9.6% higher than the average property price on Swallow Close
  • 7.2% lower than the average in the S70 5RZ postcode area
  • and 20.1% higher 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 16 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£226,868
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£357
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

6 Swallow Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5RZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2024.

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, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Mar 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to S70 5RZ

7 th / 10
Price Rank
7% lower than average
5 th / 6
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
1 st / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in S70 5RZ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 6 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 5th out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£226,868
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
27 Aug 2024
£220,000
Leasehold
+79.6 %
5 Jul 2010
£122,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2018
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 8 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2014

Data Sources

The property at 6 Swallow Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RZ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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