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Flat A, 253 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BE

UPRN:121048785Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:13:41.324895+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:02:03.158177+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
Flat A, 253 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BE

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£405,000
£385k - £426kHigh
Estimate
£405k
Range
£385k – £426k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,950
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,950
Yield
5.78%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat A earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 85/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. 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
HP Score
85/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
70/ 100
High
Crime Score
13/ 100
Low
Walkability
92/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 54Bike 70
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£405,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,950
Gross Yield5.78%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.3%
5y Growth+0.2%
10y Growth+0.8%
Last Sold Price£415,000 (2020-10-30)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SW17 7BE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PA2026/0532
    Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 23/03/2026 ref 2025/4065 (Alterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof and formation of roof terrace over back addition with 1.7m high screen; erection of single rear/side extension and roof terrace above with 1.7m high screen surround. Alterations and extensions in connection with conversion of dwelling into 1 x3 bedroom, 1 x2 bedroom and 1 x1 bedroom flats.) to allow alterations to internal layout of first floor flat including increase in size of double bedroom, relocation of single bedroom in lieu of kitchen and provision of study. Alterations to internal layout of top floor flat including relocation of kitchen/dining in lieu of bedroom and bathroom and vice versa.
    Pending
  • PA2026/0400
    Non-material amendment to planning permission dated 21/08/2026 ref 2026/1683 (Alterations including erection of replacement first floor and ground floor extensions. Excavation to enlarge basement including formation rear and front lightwell. Replacement of front boundary treatment, installation of solar panels to main rear roof.) to allow changes to reduction in the size of the basement extension.
    Conditions
  • PA2026/0321
    Erection of single-storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of the existing dwellinghouse by 6m, the total height of the proposed extension is 3.58m and the height of the eaves is 2.77m.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-10-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£49,310
Population Density12,346 /km²
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 72%65+ 10%

Schools Nearby

  • St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Outstanding
  • Rutherford House School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Eveline Day School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Fircroft Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as Fircroft Primary School (URN 101007) on 22 Oct 2024

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

Comparables

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