Summary - 97 Honeywell Place, Barnsley, S71 1QB S71 1QB
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Affordable three-bed semi with garden and renovation potential on a generous plot..
Chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached home on a generous front, side and rear plot
Compact overall size (~606 sq ft) — small rooms, practical layout
Freehold tenure; council tax reported as very cheap (confirm independently)
Dated mid-20th-century interiors — requires modernisation and cosmetic work
Probate outstanding — expect a longer legal completion process
Area classified as very deprived with very high local crime rates
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — good for remote working
Close to several Good/Outstanding primary and secondary schools
This three-bedroom semi-detached home in Honeywell Place offers an affordable, chain-free opportunity on a generous plot with front, side and rear gardens. At around 606 sq ft the layout is compact but practical: lounge, dining area, kitchen, ground-floor WC, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property suits buyers looking to modernise and add value rather than move straight into a turnkey home.
The house is freehold and comes with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working or streaming. Local schools include several rated Good and Outstanding, and everyday amenities such as supermarkets, a pharmacy and cafés are close by. Council tax is very cheap, helping reduce running costs.
Buyers should note material considerations: the area records very high crime and is classified as very deprived, and the neighbourhood profile indicates ageing, industrious communities. The interior shows dated mid-20th-century finishes and will require updating to reach modern standards. Probate is outstanding, so expect a longer legal process.
For investors or first-time buyers comfortable with renovation, the plot size and chain-free status present clear potential to improve and increase value. For those seeking immediate low-crime, high-amenity neighbourhoods, the location’s social and safety challenges mean a careful, informed decision is essential.
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