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About

Balham ward sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with a mix of mansion blocks and modern apartment developments. The main thoroughfare is Balham High Road, which functions as the local commercial centre, providing everyday shops, supermarkets, and a range of restaurants and cafes. The area is well-connected by public transport, serviced by both a London Underground station on the Northern line and a mainline railway station.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive Art Deco facade of the former Balham Hippodrome, a historic music hall turned bingo hall. The ward includes several green spaces, such as the expansive Tooting Bec Common to the east, which offers sports facilities and a large pond. The area has a practical, neighbourhood feel, with a busy high street catering to daily needs rather than being a major destination. Its transport links provide direct access to central London and other parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Balham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Balham is £97,548 per year. There are 8 schools in Balham: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Balham is home to around 17,707 people, with a population density of about 12,229.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Balham Population
17,707
Population density
12,229.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
27.22(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.83(-11%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.78(-32%)
Vehicle crime
15.19(+56%)
Other theft
9.71(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,477
59.17%
Other White
2,522
14.24%
Indian
621
3.51%
Irish
516
2.91%
African
504
2.85%
Total population: 17,707

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
11,048
73.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,382
9.17%
No qualifications
1,024
6.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
799
5.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
417
2.77%
Total 16+ residents: 15,074

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,645
35.59%
Owns with a mortgage
2,186
29.41%
Owns outright
1,483
19.95%
Other social rented
506
6.81%
Social rents from council
376
5.06%
Total households: 7,432

Property prices in Balham

Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £768,161 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £6,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Balham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£5,925,000
Flats144£625,000
Semi-Detached12£2,197,500
Terraced68£1,305,250

10 years median price trend in Balham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balham.

All postcodes in Balham

SW122DJ

Balham Grove

SW128RZ

Mayford Road

SW128SQ

Airedale Road

SW129LL

Grove Place

SW122FE

Balham

SW128LL

Fernside Road

SW128PG

Oldridge Road

SW128QF

Temperley Road

SW128AF

Alderbrook Road

SW128DF

Tantallon Road

SW128NA

Balham

SW128QN

Nightingale Square

SW129EX

Bedford Hill

SW129LG

Cathles Road

SW122FF

Balham

SW129BN

Balham High Road

SW122EL

Balham Grove

SW128DA

Ravenslea Road

SW128SN

Mayford Road

SW129QQ

Ranmere Street

SW129NR

Hazelbourne Road

SW128AB

Alderbrook Road

SW128BU

Bellamy Street

SW128JX

Endlesham Road

SW128NP

Nightingale Lane

SW129EB

Balham Hill

SW129PG

Balham New Road

SW129QX

Holbeach Mews

SW128BH

Bracken Avenue

SW128ND

Birchlands Avenue

SW128NE

Nightingale Lane

SW128QQ

Temperley Road

SW128TH

Rusham Road

SW128LN

Fernside Road

SW128NL

Nightingale Lane

SW128PQ

Oldridge Road

SW128QH

Temperley Road

SW128QJ

Nightingale Square

SW128TP

Sudbrooke Road

SW129AR

Balham High Road

SW120WX

Balham Grove

SW120DB

Cavendish Road

SW128AN

Thurleigh Avenue

SW128JJ

Chestnut Grove

SW128PY

Caistor Road

SW128TB

Nightingale Lane

SW128XZ

Balham Grove

SW129LD

Cathles Road

SW129QR

Sistova Road

SW128AD

Alderbrook Road

SW128LJ

Fernside Road

SW128PW

Oldridge Road

SW128RD

Ramsden Road

SW128SJ

Mayford Road

SW128UQ

Morella Road

SW129DZ

Westbury Parade

SW128RH

Old Park Avenue

SW128UJ

Granard Road

SW129DJ

Balham Hill

SW128BG

Blandfield Road

SW128LA

Churchcroft Close

SW128PS

Rinaldo Road

SW128QG

Hollies Way

SW128RQ

Ramsden Road

SW128TD

Nightingale Lane

SW129AW

Balham High Road

SW128QX

Ramsden Road

SW128RU

Ravenslea Road

SW128SD

Mayford Road

SW128TJ

Rusham Road

SW129DW

Balham Hill

SW129RR

Fernlea Road

SW128DH

Tantallon Road

SW128RE

Ramsden Road

SW129DP

Balham Hill

SW129SB

Royal Duchess Mews

SW128SB

Ravenslea Road

SW129QN

Laitwood Road

SW128AH

Nightingale Lane

SW128SE

Mayford Road

SW129TT

Harberson Road

SW129PT

Dinsmore Road

SW129QL

Laitwood Road

SW129RB

Old Devonshire Road

SW129RP

Fernlea Road

SW129RS

Ethelbert Street

SW128PP

Oldridge Road

SW128TN

Nightingale Lane

SW129AY

Balham High Road

SW129LF

Cathles Road

SW129RX

Rossiter Road

SW49AD

Balham

SW128AQ

Nightingale Lane

SW128JE

Linnet Mews

SW129EE

Balham Hill

SW129PU

Yukon Road

SW129YJ

Balham Grove

SW120BZ

Cavendish Road

SW128UF

Basilica Mews

SW129ZS

Balham Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.