When did Balons Farm, SG9 0LU last change hands?

Balons Farm, SG9 0LU last sold for £1,800,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Balons Farm, SG9 0LU had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Balons Farm, SG9 0LU was a refusal for single-storey extension (ref. 3/25/0729/ASDPN) in June 2025. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Balons Farm, SG9 0LU in?

Balons Farm, SG9 0LU sits in Little Hormead, Buntingford, Buntingford. It falls within the SG9 postcode district.

What is crime like near Balons Farm, SG9 0LU?

Police records around Balons Farm, SG9 0LU show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Balons Farm, SG9 0LU?

The closest primary school to Balons Farm, SG9 0LU is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School (980m).

What is the nearest station to Balons Farm, SG9 0LU?

The closest bus stop to Balons Farm, SG9 0LU is Horseshoe Lane, 470m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Balons Farm, Little Hormead, Buntingford, SG9 0LU

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About Balons Farm

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Balons Farm is a property in Little Hormead, Buntingford, Buntingford (SG9 0LU).

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £1,800,000 — fresh data. 6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a conservatory and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Balons Farm, Little Hormead, Buntingford, SG9 0LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey extension application was refused at Balons Farm in 2025.

Jul 2025
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of an additional storey to the existing dwelling to increase the height from 5.2 metres to 7.8 metres.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
3/25/0981/ASDPN
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Jun 2025
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of an additional storey to the existing dwelling to increase the height from 5.2 metres to 7.5 metres.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
3/25/0729/ASDPN
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2025)

£1,800,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 April 2025Most recent
£1,800,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in SG9 0LU: £572,000 (2024–1996).

Nearby sales in SG9 0LU

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Area

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Full Buntingford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Horseshoe Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SG9 0LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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