What kind of home is 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH?

4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH last change hands?

4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH last sold for £119,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and October 2004, 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH rose from £42,000 to £119,000, a change of £77,000. That works out to roughly +17.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH?

4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH use?

The latest EPC at 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH?

4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH in?

4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH sits in Hereford. It falls within the HR4 postcode district.

Is 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (32% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH?

The closest primary school to 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH is Lord Scudamore Primary Academy (444m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hereford Sixth Form College (1.7km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH?

The closest bus stop to 4 Balfour Close, HR4 9YH is Courtyard Theatre, 303m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Balfour Close, Hereford, HR4 9YH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Balfour Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Balfour Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Hereford (HR4 9YH). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in October 2004. Across 1998–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 sits 60.5% above the 2004 sale of £119,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Balfour Close, Hereford, HR4 9YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Balfour Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£119,000

Growth on file: 17.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2004Most recent
£119,000
+183.3%over 6 years
27 March 1998
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HR4 9YH: £180,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in HR4 9YH

On the street

Versus other Balfour Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Balfour Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,245

Street avg £2,312

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hereford district page.

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Crime

5/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Courtyard Theatre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lord Scudamore Primary Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HR4 9YH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR4 9YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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