# 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 | | 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360042) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360043) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360044) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360045) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360046) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360047) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360048) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360049) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360051) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360052) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360054) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360055) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360056) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360057) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360058) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360059) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360060) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360061) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360062) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360063) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360064) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167638472/1360065) ## 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:** £273,939 (33 Detached, S71, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +4% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Dove Hill, S71 | £1,000/mo | 4 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Flat, Dove Hill, S71 | £1,000/mo | 4 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,000/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 23.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-247/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6% *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:** £2,336/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.2% - **10y growth:** 58.1% ## 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)