Aside from standing on a balcony adjoined to someone’s flat, the other marked difference to a fan inside the stadium is the ability to drink alcohol in view of the pitch.
Due to English ground regulations, drinking alcohol is prohibited within view of the pitch, so the unique opportunity to have a beer whilst watching the game is a chance we rapidly seize upon.
I’m told by the club that it is not illegal to drink on the balconies because it is within a private property, but if tenants are unruly the police can be alerted.