Sold House

16 CHURCH VIEW

BARNSLEY, DARFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S73 9HW

3 beds 883 sq ft Listed 9 Nov 2006 (-7193d)

£94,950

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (S73 9HW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 CHURCH VIEW, BARNSLEY, DARFIELD, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S73 9HW |
| Price | £94,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 82 m² |
| Last sold | £150,000 Dec 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/11/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,600

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/0023-3931-6209-4867-9204)

## Description

Situated in this little known backwater position in Darfield is this three bedroomed stone fronted end terrace property which is well presented throughout and offers vacant possession on completion.  Having the benefits of gas central heating and double glazing, enclosed lawned garden and featuring two detached garages.  An internal inspection is highly recommended for this property which may prove ideal for the first time buyer market.  The accommodation in brief comprises rear entrance porch, dining kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and bathroom.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/13492955/1343161)
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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1909911
- **Address:** 16 Church View, Darfield, S73 9HW
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2004
- **Work Completed:** 25/05/2004
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 CHURCH VIEW, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9HW | £150,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 CHURCH VIEW, DARFIELD, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S73 9HW | £40,000 | 23/04/2004 | Terraced |

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £169,667 (3 Other, S73, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.9% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,158/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -22.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 49%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

82 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£150,000 Dec 2023

Price per m²

£1,158/m²

Local average

£169,667 (-44%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,116 of 33,755)

Street crime

65 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Description

Situated in this little known backwater position in Darfield is this three bedroomed stone fronted end terrace property which is well presented throughout and offers vacant possession on completion. Having the benefits of gas central heating and double glazing, enclosed lawned garden and featuring two detached garages. An internal inspection is highly recommended for this property which may prove ideal for the first time buyer market. The accommodation in brief comprises rear entrance porch, dining kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and bathroom.

Listed by

Barnsley

Lancasters Property Services

Reference: 13492955

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/11/2023

Expiry date: 01/11/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,600

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1909911

Property Details

Street: 16 Church View

Town: Darfield

Postcode: S73 9HW

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/07/2004

Work Completed: 25/05/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

275% since 2004

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/12/2023 (2 years ago)	£150,000	+275%
Sold	23/04/2004 (22 years ago)	£40,000	—

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

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -22.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 7.1%

5y (index) 22.7%

10y (index) 49%

Rental Range

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

Low £770/mo

Realistic £856/mo

Optimistic £942/mo

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

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View S73 9HW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Doncaster Road/Cliffe Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Doncaster Road/The Bridge Inn	0.1 miles
Shop	Whites Bakery	0.4 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.7 miles
Train station	Goldthorpe	2.2 miles
Train station	Wombwell	2.4 miles
Hospital	Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E	8.4 miles
Hospital	Phlebotomy Drive Through Service	9.3 miles
University	The University of Sheffield AMRC	10.3 miles
University	Sheffield Hallam University	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	24
Anti-social behaviour	16
Criminal damage and arson	5
Other theft	5
Public order	4
Vehicle crime	4
Drugs	3
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Total incidents	65

Within 1 mile during May 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
All Saints Academy Darfield	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 16 Jun 2024
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 9 May 2024
Upperwood Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 15 Sep 2016
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 7 Feb 2019
Netherwood Academy	Secondary	1.3 miles	Good — 30 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.9%

Max investor price (0.8%) £107,000

Target investor price (1%) £85,600

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).