Sold STC Detached

33 RUSTON DRIVE

BARNSLEY, ROYSTON, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S71 4FP

4 beds 3 baths 1,313 sq ft Listed 30 Sep 2025 (-293d)

£285,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (S71 4FP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 33 RUSTON DRIVE, BARNSLEY, ROYSTON, SOUTH YORKSHIRE S71 4FP |
| Price | £285,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 122 m² |
| Last sold | £290,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/10/2026
- **Current heating cost:** £644/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,638

### Recommendations
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£115)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9847-2873-7408-9706-4195)

## Description

This spacious 4 bedroom detached home in Royston is the perfect family find – and at a very affordable price.

Inside, there’s so much to love. Highlights include:

A bright and spacious lounge

Separate dining room and a breakfast kitchen

Conservatory extension for extra living space

Handy WC to the ground floor

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms – two of which benefit from their own en-suite – plus a stylish family bathroom.

Step outside and the home continues to impress with off-street parking, garage access and a low-maintenance rear garden with artificial grass and a lovely sitting area – ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Perfectly positioned close to shops, schools, countryside walks and excellent link roads, this home ticks all the boxes for family living.

 Contact NestledIn today to arrange your viewing – this one won’t be around for long!

**PROPERTY VIDEO (PLEASE COPY AND PASTE)**

**THE ACCOMMODATION**

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance HallwayWCDining Room 12'3" x 10'8" (3.73m x 3.25m)Lounge 17'3" x 10'8" (5.26m x 3.25m)Conservatory 9'5" x 6'0" (2.87m x 1.83m)Kitchen 14'9" max x 13'3" max (4.50m max x 4.04m max)FIRST FLOOR

Master Bedroom 17'4" x 11'10" (5.28m x 3.61m)En-suiteBedroom Two 11'2" x 10'4" (3.40m x 3.15m)En-suiteBedroom Three 14'6" x 7'5" (4.42m x 2.26m)Bedroom Four 8'9" x 7'5" (2.67m x 2.26m)BathroomGarage 16'3" x 7'11" (4.95m x 2.41m)OUTSIDE

Off street parking the front, leading to a garage. Garden to the rear.

All measurements are usually taken as a maximum. They are indicative only. We urge any interested buyer to check all measurements before ordering carpets or furniture.

**USEFUL INFO**

We understand the council tax band to be D and the tenure to be freehold. We have not verified this with the owner and would recommend any incoming purchaser to make their own enquiries. We have not seen if any planning has been obtained or was required for the garag conversion.

**DIRECTIONS**

S71 4FP

**DISCLAIMER**

1. MONEY LAUNDERING: We may ask for further details regarding your identification and proof of funds after your offer on a property. Please provide these in order to reduce any delay.

2. Details: We endeavor to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please only take them as indicative only. Measurements are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise taking your own measurements upon viewing.

3. Services: No services have been tested by NestledIn.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167638472/1360066) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £290,000 | 25/02/2026 | Detached |
| 33 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £200,000 | 21/03/2017 | Detached |
| 33 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £150,000 | 27/06/2003 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 14 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £330,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £278,000 | 04/11/2025 | Detached |
| 33 SKYE CROFT, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EL | £300,000 | 02/05/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 48 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £260,000 | 01/11/2024 | Detached |
| 22 WINTER AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EH | £220,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 8 MELTON WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FN | £280,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 16 FIRST AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DA | £180,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 6 WARREN WALK, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4QB | £300,000 | 26/06/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WELLFIELD GARDENS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FS | £200,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| 19 FIRST AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DA | £195,000 | 18/04/2023 | Detached |
| 23 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD | £235,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 55 SHEPHERD WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FX | £260,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 GALWAY CLOSE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FR | £210,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 GALWAY CLOSE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FR | £191,500 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD | £265,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WOOD WALK, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FH | £232,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 47A NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DE | £145,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 27 BERRY DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4GB | £247,000 | 17/05/2022 | Detached |
| 8 SKYE CROFT, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EL | £273,500 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 57 NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DE | £280,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 6 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD | £250,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ARUNDEL GARDENS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FQ | £260,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached |
| 19 NORTHLANDS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4JB | £120,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP | £145,000 | 18/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £253,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £232,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £272,500 (32 Detached, S71, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.6%

## 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):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** £2,336/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.7%
- **10y growth:** 61.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Yorkshire and The Humber; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.9%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

122 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£290,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,336/m²

Local average

£272,500 (+4.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,919 of 33,755)

Street crime

114 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

This spacious 4 bedroom detached home in Royston is the perfect family find – and at a very affordable price.
Inside, there’s so much to love. Highlights include:
A bright and spacious lounge
Separate dining room and a breakfast kitchen
Conservatory extension for extra living space
Handy WC to the ground floor
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms – two of which benefit from their own en-suite – plus a stylish family bathroom.
Step outside and the home continues to impress with off-street parking, garage access and a low-maintenance rear garden with artificial grass and a lovely sitting area – ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Perfectly positioned close to shops, schools, countryside walks and excellent link roads, this home ticks all the boxes for family living.
 Contact NestledIn today to arrange your viewing – this one won’t be around for long!
PROPERTY VIDEO (PLEASE COPY AND PASTE)
THE ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance HallwayWCDining Room 12'3" x 10'8" (3.73m x 3.25m)Lounge 17'3" x 10'8" (5.26m x 3.25m)Conservatory 9'5" x 6'0" (2.87m x 1.83m)Kitchen 14'9" max x 13'3" max (4.50m max x 4.04m max)FIRST FLOOR
Master Bedroom 17'4" x 11'10" (5.28m x 3.61m)En-suiteBedroom Two 11'2" x 10'4" (3.40m x 3.15m)En-suiteBedroom Three 14'6" x 7'5" (4.42m x 2.26m)Bedroom Four 8'9" x 7'5" (2.67m x 2.26m)BathroomGarage 16'3" x 7'11" (4.95m x 2.41m)OUTSIDE
Off street parking the front, leading to a garage. Garden to the rear.
All measurements are usually taken as a maximum. They are indicative only. We urge any interested buyer to check all measurements before ordering carpets or furniture.
USEFUL INFO
We understand the council tax band to be D and the tenure to be freehold. We have not verified this with the owner and would recommend any incoming purchaser to make their own enquiries. We have not seen if any planning has been obtained or was required for the garag conversion.
DIRECTIONS
S71 4FP
DISCLAIMER
1. MONEY LAUNDERING: We may ask for further details regarding your identification and proof of funds after your offer on a property. Please provide these in order to reduce any delay.
2. Details: We endeavor to make the details and measurements as accurate as possible. However, please only take them as indicative only. Measurements are taken with an electronic device. If you are ordering carpets or furniture, we would advise taking your own measurements upon viewing.
3. Services: No services have been tested by NestledIn.

Listed by

Barnsley

NestledIn

Reference: 167638472

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/10/2016

Expiry date: 06/10/2026

Current heating cost: £644/year

Potential heating cost: £595/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,638

Recommendations

Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£115)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

93% since 2003

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£290,000	+45%
Sold	21/03/2017 (9 years ago)	£200,000	+33.3%
Sold	27/06/2003 (23 years ago)	£150,000	—

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 14 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP	£330,000	04/12/2025	Detached
Same street 31 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP	£278,000	04/11/2025	Detached
33 SKYE CROFT, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EL	£300,000	02/05/2025	Detached
Same street 48 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP	£260,000	01/11/2024	Detached
22 WINTER AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EH	£220,000	30/11/2023	Detached
8 MELTON WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FN	£280,000	27/10/2023	Detached
16 FIRST AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DA	£180,000	30/06/2023	Detached
6 WARREN WALK, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4QB	£300,000	26/06/2023	Detached
10 WELLFIELD GARDENS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FS	£200,000	05/05/2023	Detached
19 FIRST AVENUE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DA	£195,000	18/04/2023	Detached
23 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD	£235,000	25/11/2022	Detached
55 SHEPHERD WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FX	£260,000	18/11/2022	Detached
9 GALWAY CLOSE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FR	£210,000	04/11/2022	Detached
4 GALWAY CLOSE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FR	£191,500	23/09/2022	Detached
5 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD	£265,000	23/09/2022	Detached
10 WOOD WALK, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FH	£232,000	19/08/2022	Detached
47A NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DE	£145,000	29/07/2022	Detached
27 BERRY DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4GB	£247,000	17/05/2022	Detached
8 SKYE CROFT, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4EL	£273,500	06/05/2022	Detached
57 NORTH ROAD, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4DE	£280,000	18/02/2022	Detached
6 LIDGETT WAY, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FD	£250,000	11/02/2022	Detached
3 ARUNDEL GARDENS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FQ	£260,000	31/01/2022	Detached
19 NORTHLANDS, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4JB	£120,000	26/01/2022	Detached
Same street 34 RUSTON DRIVE, ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S71 4FP	£145,000	18/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £253,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £232,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.7%

10y growth 61.1%

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

1y (index) 4.9%

5y (index) 21.9%

10y (index) 46.9%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	One Stop	0.2 miles
Shop	Little Cherubs	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Midland Road/Milgate Street	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Midland Road/Strawberry Gardens	0.2 miles
Train station	Darton	3.5 miles
Train station	Barnsley Interchange	3.6 miles
Hospital	Pontefract Hospital	8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	54
Violence and sexual offences	30
Other theft	6
Criminal damage and arson	5
Burglary	4
Other crime	4
Public order	3
Shoplifting	3
Drugs	2
Vehicle crime	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	114

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
Parkside Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 24 Dec 2014
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2022
Meadstead Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Feb 2023
Summerfields Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2023
Outwood Academy Carlton	Secondary	1.1 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

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).