8 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 669 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 £321,085 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2012 for £189,950. Since then, the value has increased by £131,135, representing a 69.0% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,085 is:

  • 1.4% higher than the average property price on Short Wood Close
  • 4.4% lower than the average in the S70 5RS postcode area
  • and 69.9% 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 25 August 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
669 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£321,085
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5RS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Aug 2011.

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 21 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 68.3%.

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, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 28% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average 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, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£321,085
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
17 Feb 2012
£189,950
Leasehold
+22.5 %
24 Sep 2010
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

6 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2020
5 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS
rooms: 4
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2014
3 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 13 May 2015
1 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £117,000
sale date: 22 Oct 2003

Data Sources

The property at 8 Short Wood Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5RS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Aug 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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