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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 86 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
86
Deprivation level
3/10
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
26.83(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.17(-10%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.82(-27%)
Vehicle crime
14.97(+60%)
Other theft
10.45(-9%)
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 212 recent sales, the median property price is £742,500 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £3,470,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£2,097,500£8,435
Flats135£587,000£8,906
Semi-Detached11£1,720,000£10,878
Terraced64£1,339,250£10,078

10 years median price trend in Balham

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

All postcodes in Balham

SW128PS

Rinaldo Road

SW128BE

Balham Grove

SW128SB

Ravenslea Road

SW128RF

Ramsden Road

SW129EY

Bedford Hill

SW128JU

Endlesham Road

SW128QH

Temperley Road

SW116AR

Bolingbroke Grove

SW122FJ

Balham

SW129RU

Rossiter Road

SW128JY

Endlesham Road

SW128BB

Balham Grove

SW129LW

Aston Terrace

SW129LL

Grove Place

SW128PX

Lochinvar Street

SW128PJ

Oldridge Road

SW128RH

Old Park Avenue

SW129LQ

Dagnan Road

SW129AH

Balham High Road

SW128NQ

Nightingale Lane

SW128NT

Nightingale Lane

SW128BP

Lysias Road

SW128NN

Nightingale Lane

SW129PL

Ravenswood Road

SW128TA

Nightingale Lane

SW129PX

Yukon Road

SW129RN

Fernlea Road

SW129RF

Old Devonshire Road

SW49AD

Balham

SW129PR

Kenilford Road

SW128NS

Nightingale Lane

SW129PN

Ravenswood Road

SW129DL

Balham Hill

SW128TJ

Rusham Road

SW128JG

Chestnut Grove

SW128RG

Ramsden Road

SW128LE

Gosberton Road

SW116ES

Bolingbroke Grove

SW129YJ

Balham Grove

SW129PP

Lammermoor Road

SW128BH

Bracken Avenue

SW129EE

Balham Hill

SW128RR

Hearnville Road

SW128QG

Hollies Way

SW128JH

Chestnut Grove

SW128JA

Chestnut Grove

SW122EX

Balham Grove

SW128QL

Nightingale Square

SW128TQ

Sudbrooke Road

SW128QP

Lochinvar Street

SW129AJ

Balham High Road

SW129LE

Cathles Road

SW128ST

Nightingale Lane

SW129QR

Sistova Road

SW129PD

Westlands Terrace

SW128BQ

Blandfield Road

SW116EP

Bolingbroke Grove

SW128TL

Hendrick Avenue

SW128PB

Balham

SW120PJ

Cavendish Road

SW129DN

Balham Hill

SW120WX

Balham Grove

SW129PY

Yukon Road

SW128QX

Ramsden Road

SW128RU

Ravenslea Road

SW128UF

Basilica Mews

SW128SY

Nightingale Lane

SW128LY

Nightingale Lane

SW128XZ

Balham Grove

SW122BJ

Balham Grove

SW129PG

Balham New Road

SW128QT

Denning Mews

SW128UG

Thurleigh Road

SW129ZS

Balham Grove

SW129EH

Balham Hill

SW128BD

Balham Grove

SW129QN

Laitwood Road

SW129AU

Balham High Road

SW129QL

Laitwood Road

SW128AG

Alderbrook Road

SW128SA

Ravenslea Road

SW129AN

Balham High Road

SW122DT

Balham Grove

SW129SR

Clarence Mews

SW129LD

Cathles Road

SW128PZ

Caistor Road

SW129AP

Balham High Road

SW129AS

Balham High Road

SW129RQ

Hildreth Street

SW128JE

Linnet Mews

SW128JL

Endlesham Road

SW128RS

Hearnville Road

SW128NH

Wexford Road

SW128NW

Nightingale Lane

SW128QW

Caistor Mews

SW128BU

Bellamy Street

SW128QQ

Temperley Road

SW128TD

Nightingale Lane

SW128TT

Thurleigh Road

SW128DH

Tantallon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.