Our Data Sources
5, Flax Lea, Barnsley has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 5, Flax Lea, Barnsley, we estimate a market value of £199,778 and a rental value of £884 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £176,946 and £783 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 5, Flax Lea, Barnsley as measuring 295 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where 9 of the 12 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
5, Flax Lea, Barnsley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Sep 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 5, Flax Lea, Barnsley completed on 26th February 2016 at £120,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 29.1% over the period since February 2016.
- Sold Feb 2016£120,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2013 74 properties similar to 5, Flax Lea, Barnsley have sold within a radius of 640 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 22nd May 2026, was 87, Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 5HH, a freehold house which sold for £180,000.
Read more about house prices in S70.
- Sold May 2026£180,000 | 3 Bed House87, Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 5HH87, Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 5HH
- Sold Mar 2026£177,500 | 3 Bed House21, Saxon Crescent, Barnsley, S70 5PY21, Saxon Crescent, Barnsley, S70 5PY
- Sold Jan 2026£190,000 | 3 Bed House9, Blackburn Lane, Barnsley, S70 5QE9, Blackburn Lane, Barnsley, S70 5QE
- Sold Oct 2025£220,000 | 3 Bed House40, Meadow View, Barnsley, S70 5BW40, Meadow View, Barnsley, S70 5BW
- Sold Oct 2025£188,000 | 3 Bed House14, Blackburn Lane, Barnsley, S70 5QE14, Blackburn Lane, Barnsley, S70 5QE
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £205,590, ranging from £147,283 to £351,838.
- 6 Flax Lea
3 Bed House | 8 m | Est. Value: £206,256
- 5A Flax Lea
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £325,088
- 3 Flax Lea
3 Bed House | 31 m | Est. Value: £208,308
- 95 Shield Avenue
3 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £147,283
- 9 Flax Lea
3 Bed House | 40 m | Est. Value: £163,015
Location Comparison
Of the 12 addresses on Flax Lea, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70, 5, Flax Lea, Barnsley comes out as the 10th largest and the 10th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £29k more expensive than the average property across the S70 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Ward Green Primary School200 m away
- The Mill Academy600 m away
- Worsbrough Common Primary School700 m away
- Barnsley Academy1.3 km away
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards2.1 km away
- Horizon Community College2.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Barnsley|2.2 km away
- Dodworth|4.0 km away
- Wombwell|4.2 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.





