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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

SW128BG

Blandfield Road

SW128DB

Clavering Place

SW129EJ

Balham Hill

SW128PU

Penny Mews

SW128AH

Nightingale Lane

SW128PY

Caistor Road

SW129PZ

Yukon Road

SW128AW

Thurleigh Avenue

SW128NJ

Mayford Close

SW128SE

Mayford Road

SW49AJ

Clapham Common West Side

SW128DF

Tantallon Road

SW128LN

Fernside Road

SW129QF

Ormeley Road

SW129TT

Harberson Road

SW128ER

St Francis Place

SW128LA

Churchcroft Close

SW129LH

Dagnan Road

SW129BW

Balham High Road

SW128LQ

Gosberton Road

SW129AF

Balham High Road

SW129PW

Martindale Road

SW128JT

Bowling Green Square

SW129RB

Old Devonshire Road

SW129RG

Bedford Hill

SW129AL

Balham High Road

SW128BT

Bellamy Street

SW128NY

Nightingale Lane

SW129LF

Cathles Road

SW129PH

Balham New Road

SW128TP

Sudbrooke Road

SW49AB

Balham

SW128UJ

Granard Road

SW128NE

Nightingale Lane

SW129RW

Fernlea Road

SW128AB

Alderbrook Road

SW128ET

Boundaries Road

SW129RY

Rossiter Road

SW129PS

Dinsmore Road

SW129RZ

Hildreth Street Mews

SW128AL

Sumburgh Road

SW128JS

Western Lane

SW128TG

Sudbrooke Road

SW129QE

Ormeley Road

SW49AL

Clapham Common West Side

SW128DA

Ravenslea Road

SW128SJ

Mayford Road

SW128QD

Temperley Road

SW128BN

Badminton Road

SW120BS

Cavendish Road

SW129DP

Balham Hill

SW129LB

Lynn Road

SW128PN

Oldridge Road

SW120BY

Cavendish Road

SW129QS

Sistova Road

SW128JZ

Chestnut Grove

SW129AA

Balham High Road

SW128AN

Thurleigh Avenue

SW128RQ

Ramsden Road

SW128QE

Temperley Road

SW128NU

Nightingale Lane

SW129BN

Balham High Road

SW128BL

Badminton Road

SW129RT

Fernlea Road

SW128AY

Balham Grove

SW128RA

Ramsden Road

SW120PL

Cavendish Road

SW128RZ

Mayford Road

SW129RJ

Bedford Hill

SW129RA

Old Devonshire Road

SW129EG

Balham Hill

SW128RY

Ravenslea Road

SW129NL

Gaskarth Road

SW128LF

Gosberton Road

SW122FB

Balham

SW128DQ

Tantallon Road

SW129QW

Harberson Road

SW128LS

Calbourne Road

SW128TB

Nightingale Lane

SW128UL

Granard Road

SW129EA

Balham Hill

SW120BT

Cavendish Road

SW128SF

Airedale Road

SW129NS

Hazelbourne Road

SW122FH

Balham

SW129EB

Balham Hill

SW128QN

Nightingale Square

SW128LW

Calbourne Road

SW128QY

Ramsden Road

SW129DS

Bedford Hill

SW128AT

Oldacre Mews

SW128JQ

Chestnut Grove

SW129ZL

Balham Grove

SW129QP

Shipka Road

SW129NP

Gaskarth Road

SW129NN

Gaskarth Road

SW128NB

Balham

SW129PT

Dinsmore Road

SW129ES

Hillgate Place

SW128JR

Endlesham Road

Data Sources

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