8 Kent Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4FB is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 743 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 £205,453 , which equates to approximately £277 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2015 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,453, representing a 64.4% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £205,453 is:

  • 14.8% lower than the average property price on Kent Close
  • 12.0% lower than the average in the S71 4FB postcode area
  • and 8.7% 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 17 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in S71 4FB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£205,453
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£277
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Kent Close, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4FB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 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 27 Jun 2014, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 63.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

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

Compared to S71 4FB

7 th / 14
Price Rank
12% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
1 st / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in S71 4FB , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 9 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 8th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£205,453
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
24 Feb 2015
£125,000
Leasehold
+113.7 %
6 Dec 1996
£58,495
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £164,000
sale date: 28 May 2021
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2019
rooms: 6
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £139,950
sale date: 27 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Kent Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4FB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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