What type of property is 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY last change hands?

8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY last sold for £402,500 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £321,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and July 2013, 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY rose from £321,000 to £402,500, a change of £81,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY located?

8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY sits in Ealing, London, London. It falls within the W5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

Police records around 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

The closest primary school to 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY is Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (506m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ada Lovelace Church of England High School (1.2km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Balmain Close, W5 5BY is Grange Road (W5), 162m away. The nearest rail option is Ealing Broadway Rail Station, 584m away.

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8 Balmain Close, Ealing, London, W5 5BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Balmain Close

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

8 Balmain Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ealing, London, London (W5 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. At 63 m² this is the 24th smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 57–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 40 units on file.

Across 2007–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 is 16% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£594/sq ft) was about 42.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

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 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from May 2013

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Sept 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Balmain Close, Ealing, London, W5 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Balmain Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Balmain Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£402,500

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2013Most recent
£402,500
+25.4%over 5 years
30 August 2007
£321,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in W5 5BY: £496,500 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in W5 5BY

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On the street

Versus other Balmain Close homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£6,389

Street avg £5,675

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full London report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grange Road (W5) — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around W5 5BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for W5 5BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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