# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (S75 1DF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 78 KESTREL AVENUE, BARNSLEY, REDBROOK, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S75 1DF |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 10/11/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £214/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9861-3449-3297-2399-3145)

## Description

Located on the charming Kestrel Avenue in Barnsley, this semi-detached house is a true gem waiting to be discovered. As you step into this well-presented Persimmon Home, you are greeted by two inviting reception rooms, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your loved ones. With three cosy bedrooms, including a master bedroom with its own en-suite, this property offers ample space for a growing family or those looking for a little extra room. The modern bathroom adds a touch of luxury to everyday living. The heart of the home lies in the kitchen diner, complete with integrated appliances and patio doors that open up to a delightful south-facing rear garden. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee in the sunshine or hosting a summer barbecue in this lovely outdoor space. Convenience is key with a double driveway, making parking a breeze. The property's location is ideal, backing onto school playing fields and offering picturesque views to the front. With easy access to the town centre, Barnsley Hospital, and the M1 links, this home is perfectly situated for those with a busy lifestyle.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a young family looking for a new beginning, this turnkey property is ready for you to move in and start creating lasting memories. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this house your home in beautiful Barnsley.

**Entrance Hall** - "x" ("x") - 

**Downstairs Wc** - "x" ("x") - 

**Lounge** - 3.67m x 4.22m (12'0" x 13'10") - 

**Kitchen-Diner** - 2.63m x 4.62m (8'7" x 15'1") - 

**Landing** - "x" ("x") - 

**Bedroom One** - 3.85m x 3.74m (12'7" x 12'3") - 

**Bedroom Two** - 2.43m x 2.84m (7'11" x 9'3") - 

**En-Suite** - "x" ("x") - 

**Family Bathroom** - 1.82m x 1.85m (5'11" x 6'0") - 

**Bedroom Three** - 2.08m x 1.83m (6'9" x 6'0") -

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/161745647/1306953) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 78 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £220,000 | 26/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 78 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £190,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 77 WILTHORPE AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EQ | £150,000 | 24/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HAWK STREET, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FB | £185,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WILTHORPE CRESCENT, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EJ | £128,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 WILTHORPE GREEN, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EN | £118,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 WILTHORPE FARM ROAD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1ES | £210,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 WILTHORPE FARM ROAD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1ES | £210,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 EAGLE AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FE | £180,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 57 WILTHORPE AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EH | £160,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 HERONS PLACE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FR | £180,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 HERONS PLACE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FR | £185,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 WILTHORPE CRESCENT, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EJ | £150,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 122 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1HA | £220,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 82 KESTREL AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £240,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 84 KESTREL AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £280,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 MERLIN MEWS, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FH | £195,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MERLIN MEWS, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FH | £190,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 98 WILTHORPE AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EQ | £115,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HAWK STREET, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1FB | £171,000 | 13/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 21 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DG | £195,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 19 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DG | £195,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 80 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £185,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 72 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £150,000 | 19/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 122 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1HA | £152,000 | 18/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 76 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £155,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 70 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £160,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 74 KESTREL AVENUE, REDBROOK, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1DF | £155,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 41 WILTHORPE AVENUE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S75 1EH | £130,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £189,286 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £170,950 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £209,830 (59 Semi-detached, S75, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Yorkshire and The Humber). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £770/mo
- **Realistic:** £856/mo
- **Optimistic:** £942/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Barnsley (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £549/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hawk Street, S75 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Palm St, S75 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Pogmoor Road, S75 | £875/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Caxton St, S70 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Litton Walk, S70 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £895/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 23.2%
- **10y growth:** 79.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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