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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

SW128BX

Ainslie Walk

SW128JW

Norgrove Street

SW129ZL

Balham Grove

SW120PJ

Cavendish Road

SW128QP

Lochinvar Street

SW128SG

Jaggard Way

SW128UD

Thurleigh Road

SW128UH

Morella Road

SW129EL

Balham Hill

SW129LB

Lynn Road

SW129RN

Fernlea Road

SW129RY

Rossiter Road

SW120BT

Cavendish Road

SW128JN

Endlesham Road

SW128NJ

Mayford Close

SW128TT

Thurleigh Road

SW129DN

Balham Hill

SW129QJ

Laitwood Road

SW128LG

Gosberton Road

SW128PB

Balham

SW129ER

Balham Hill

SW129NP

Gaskarth Road

SW128DQ

Tantallon Road

SW128NW

Nightingale Lane

SW128NZ

Nightingale Lane

SW128PJ

Oldridge Road

SW128BE

Balham Grove

SW128EL

Old Dairy Mews

SW116AR

Bolingbroke Grove

SW122EX

Balham Grove

SW128LE

Gosberton Road

SW128LH

Fernside Road

SW128NQ

Nightingale Lane

SW129EQ

Balham Hill

SW129LE

Cathles Road

SW129LW

Aston Terrace

SW129QW

Harberson Road

SW129AF

Balham High Road

SW128BA

Verran Road

SW120BS

Cavendish Road

SW122BJ

Balham Grove

SW128JT

Bowling Green Square

SW128NB

Balham

SW129AG

Balham High Road

SW129EG

Balham Hill

SW129RJ

Bedford Hill

SW122FH

Balham

SW128BP

Lysias Road

SW128DB

Clavering Place

SW128ER

St Francis Place

SW128NH

Wexford Road

SW128PL

Oldridge Road

SW128SZ

Nightingale Lane

SW128TE

Balham

SW129PR

Kenilford Road

SW129RG

Bedford Hill

SW128QD

Temperley Road

SW128JF

Chestnut Grove

SW128NT

Nightingale Lane

SW129RU

Rossiter Road

SW128JU

Endlesham Road

SW128UE

Thurleigh Road

SW129PD

Westlands Terrace

SW128QR

Ramsden Gate

SW128QT

Denning Mews

SW128NX

Nightingale Lane

SW129PP

Lammermoor Road

SW129RD

Old Devonshire Road

SW49AQ

Nightingale Lane

SW116ER

Bolingbroke Grove

SW128LZ

Balham

SW129PL

Ravenswood Road

SW116EP

Bolingbroke Grove

SW129LH

Dagnan Road

SW129PW

Martindale Road

SW129QT

Sistova Road

SW128AY

Balham Grove

SW128PU

Penny Mews

SW128RX

Ravenslea Road

SW129AH

Balham High Road

SW129AJ

Balham High Road

SW129BP

Balham High Road

SW129EF

Balham Hill

SW129AN

Balham High Road

SW128BB

Balham Grove

SW128BN

Badminton Road

SW128LR

Calbourne Road

SW129RE

Old Devonshire Road

SW129RW

Fernlea Road

SW128AW

Thurleigh Avenue

SW128ET

Boundaries Road

SW128PZ

Caistor Road

SW49AH

Nightingale Lane

SW128BD

Balham Grove

SW128NS

Nightingale Lane

SW129PN

Ravenswood Road

SW129QG

Ormeley Road

SW120PP

Cavendish Road

SW128RF

Ramsden Road

SW129PY

Yukon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.