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Flat 5, 137–139 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU

UPRN:121042715Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-11)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-06T17:52:17.614487+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 5, 137–139 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£304,000
£288k - £319kHigh
Estimate
£304k
Range
£288k – £319k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
5.92%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (92/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
92/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 66Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£304,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield5.92%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.2%
5y Growth-0.2%
10y Growth+0.6%
Last Sold Price£260,000 (2015-03-13)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseHigh
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2SW12 9AU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/03219/NMC
    Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission ref: 20/02678/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of appeal decision APP/N5660/W/19/3225699 following planning application 16/03148/FUL (Redevelopment of the site involving demolition of existing retail warehouse and associated outbuildings (use class B8) and erection of 8 x 2 storey detached family houses with lower ground floor (use class C3), together with the provision of car parking spaces, cycle storage and landscaping) allowed on 10.02.2020.) dated 17.12.2020 Amendments Sought: Repositioning of basement level party wall to sit under flank wall and not halfway between properties
    Pending
  • 26/02978/FUL
    Erection of a roof extension over the existing rear outrigger.
    Pending
  • 26/02941/FUL
    Retention of the installation of 7 circular vent ducts and 2 ventilation extractors on the roof, together with a water tank, cables on elevations including EV chargers . (Retrospective).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining164 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-03-13
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£49,310
Population Density13,656 /km²
Owner Occupied31%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 84%65+ 5%
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Schools Nearby

  • Chestnut Grove Academy
    0.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Balham Nursery School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Hornsby House School
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School
    0.2 mi
    GoodConcerns

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 167 Balham High Road
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  • 137 - 139 Balham High Road
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    £343k
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  • 157 Balham High Road
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    £5.64M
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  • 161 Balham High Road
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    £615k
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