Sold STC Semi-detached

55 KINGSWAY

BARNSLEY, GRIMETHORPE, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S72 7FJ

3 beds 2 baths 92 m² Listed 24 Nov 2025 (-292d)

£180,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£180,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£1,957/m²

Local average

£163,212 (+10.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,658 of 33,755)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Three amazing sized bedrooms, one being an attic bedroom with an en-suite shower room
  • Large living spaces, well presented throughout and ready to move into
  • Generously sized rear garden space, beautifully maintained
  • Large driveway perfect for off street parking for numerous vehicles leading to an integral garage
  • Council Tax Band: B

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AMAZING SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME! This home is truly perfect with three amazing sized bedrooms and a large living space. The home is well presented throughout and ready to move into. Be fast! Book your viewing in with WILLIAM H BROWN now.


DESCRIPTION
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AMAZING SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME! This home is truly perfect with three amazing sized bedrooms and a large living space. The home is well presented throughout and ready to move into. In brief the property comprises of an entrance hall, a downstairs w.c, a kitchen/ diner, a lounge, a first floor landing, two bedrooms, a study, a bathroom, a second floor bedroom and an en-suite shower room. To the front of the property is a large driveway leading to an integral garage perfect for off street parking for numerous vehicles. To the rear of the property is a generously sized tiered garden space with a patio, a well maintained lawned area and an summerhouse outbuilding with storage space. The property is located in a very popular residential area with lots of shops, schools and local amenities close by. Be fast! Book your viewing in with WILLIAM H BROWN now.

Hall 
This entrance hall has a front facing double glazed door, a radiator and access to a low flush w.c.

Downstairs W.C. 
This downstairs w.c has a wash hand basin, a low flush w.c and a radiator.

Kitchen/ Dining Room 11' 5" x 14' 4" ( 3.48m x 4.37m )
This kitchen has a front facing double glazed window, a sink and drainer, an extractor fan, oven and gas hob, plumbing for a washing machine, plumbing for a dishwasher and a radiator.

Lounge 11' 2" x 14' 7" ( 3.40m x 4.45m )
This lounge has rear facing double glazed French doors, storage space and a radiator.

First Floor Landing 

Bedroom 1 14' 6" x 12' 6" ( 4.42m x 3.81m )
This bedroom has a rear facing double glazed window and a radiator.

Bedroom 2 9' 11" x 8' ( 3.02m x 2.44m )
This bedroom has a front facing double glazed window and a radiator.

Study 6' 4" x 6' 3" ( 1.93m x 1.91m )
This study has a front facing double glazed window and a radiator.

Bathroom 
This bathroom has a side facing double glazed window, a bath with shower, a low flush w.c, a wash hand basin and a radiator.

Second Floor Bedroom 3 16' 8" x 14' 7" ( 5.08m x 4.45m )
This bedroom has a front facing double glazed window, a fitted wardrobes, access to an en-suite shower room and a radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room 
This shower room has a shower cubicle, a low flush w.c, a wash hand basin, a radiator, storage space and a rear facing double glazed roof window.

Outside 
To the front of the property is a large driveway leading to an integral garage perfect for off street parking for numerous vehicles. To the rear of the property is a generously sized tiered garden space with a patio, a well maintained lawned area and an summerhouse outbuilding with storage space and power.


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1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Barnsley

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 169642190

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 28/11/2025

Expiry date: 27/11/2035

Current heating cost: £608/year

Potential heating cost: £608/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

59% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 09/04/2026 (5 months ago) £180,000 +59.3%
Sold 30/04/2010 (16 years ago) £113,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 45 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £136,000 12/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 58 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £122,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 69 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £124,000 13/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 77 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £120,000 09/11/2023 Terraced
25 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7DL £102,000 22/09/2023 Semi-detached
6 BROOK CLOSE, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7GA £127,000 29/08/2023 Semi-detached
31 JOSEPH STREET, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7DZ £139,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 83 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £174,000 18/11/2022 Detached
33 CUDWORTH VIEW, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7LW £110,000 17/10/2022 Semi-detached
35 JOSEPH STREET, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7DZ £100,000 01/09/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 4 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £159,995 26/08/2022 Terraced
19 CUDWORTH VIEW, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7LW £138,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
3 DEWFIELD CLOSE, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7GD £138,000 30/06/2022 Semi-detached
7 TRENCHARD CLOSE, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FH £119,500 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
32 CUDWORTH VIEW, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7LW £136,000 03/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 2 KINGSWAY, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7FJ £142,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
29 CUDWORTH VIEW, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7LW £145,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
5 DEWFIELD CLOSE, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7GD £108,000 24/11/2021 Semi-detached
12 JOSEPH STREET, GRIMETHORPE, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S72 7DZ £122,100 13/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £139,714 (7 sales)

Area average: £123,717 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.7%
10y growth 39.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Semi-detached. As of June 2026.

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 15.7%
10y (index) 51.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Yorkshire and The Humber. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £778/mo
Realistic £864/mo
Optimistic £950/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → Yorkshire and The Humber.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Barnsley: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop High Street/Joseph Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop High Street/The Grimethorpe 0.1 miles
Shop Wool Couture 1.3 miles
Shop Poppy's 1.5 miles
Train station Moorthorpe 3.3 miles
Train station Thurnscoe 3.6 miles
Hospital Cheswold Park 10.0 miles
Hospital Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Anti-social behaviour 11
Burglary 10
Public order 6
Shoplifting 5
Vehicle crime 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other crime 1
Total incidents 68

Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Milefield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 2 May 2024
Ladywood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Jun 2013
Outwood Academy Shafton Secondary 1.2 miles Good — 16 Feb 2018
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 11 Jul 2024
Birkwood Primary School Primary 1.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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, Kingsway, S72 £900/mo 3 0.01 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Stonefont Grove, S72 £850/mo 3 0.07 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Valley Drive, S72 £895/mo 3 0.07 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Woodcross Avenue, S72 £975/mo 3 0.08 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, High Street, S72 £695/mo 3 0.09 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Acorn Way, S72 £1,100/mo 3 0.22 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Oldroyd Avenue, S72 £900/mo 3 0.3 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Coronation Avenue, S72 £850/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £896/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 7.5% gross yield avg £144,749 sale, £900/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £112,250
Target investor price (1%) £89,800
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £74/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.7%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).