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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

SW128NA

Balham

SW129RS

Ethelbert Street

SW128LH

Fernside Road

SW129PJ

Ravenswood Road

SW128AX

Balham Grove

SW128SU

Nightingale Lane

SW128AJ

Sumburgh Road

SW129EF

Balham Hill

SW128JB

Chestnut Grove

SW128LR

Calbourne Road

SW128BF

Mayfair Mews

SW120DD

Cavendish Road

SW128NF

Leacroft Avenue

SW128SL

Ravenslea Road

SW128AU

Balham Grove

SW128EE

Liberty Mews

SW128PQ

Oldridge Road

SW128BW

Lysias Road

SW129PU

Yukon Road

SW128AF

Alderbrook Road

SW128AE

Alderbrook Road

SW128NZ

Nightingale Lane

SW129ER

Balham Hill

SW128UH

Morella Road

SW128QF

Temperley Road

SW128TF

Nightingale Lane

SW128EL

Old Dairy Mews

SW128NL

Nightingale Lane

SW128SQ

Airedale Road

SW120PP

Cavendish Road

SW129DU

Balham Hill

SW129SB

Royal Duchess Mews

SW120BX

Cavendish Road

SW128LJ

Fernside Road

SW128LL

Fernside Road

SW128PW

Oldridge Road

SW129NR

Hazelbourne Road

SW129AR

Balham High Road

SW129QH

Laitwood Road

SW129SG

Balham Station Road

SW128AP

Nightingale Lane

SW128JJ

Chestnut Grove

SW129RE

Old Devonshire Road

SW128JX

Endlesham Road

SW128RE

Ramsden Road

SW129QG

Ormeley Road

SW129RX

Rossiter Road

SW120WN

Balham Grove

SW129DZ

Westbury Parade

SW49AE

Nightingale Lane

SW128PP

Oldridge Road

SW128EN

Malwood Road

SW129AG

Balham High Road

SW128TU

Thurleigh Road

SW128BJ

Bracken Avenue

SW129EL

Balham Hill

SW128SN

Mayford Road

SW128QR

Ramsden Gate

SW128JN

Endlesham Road

SW128PG

Oldridge Road

SW128RX

Ravenslea Road

SW128PT

Caistor Road

SW129ET

Bedford Hill

SW129QJ

Laitwood Road

SW129QX

Holbeach Mews

SW128SG

Jaggard Way

SW128BX

Ainslie Walk

SW128RD

Ramsden Road

SW128AQ

Nightingale Lane

SW120DT

Cavendish Road

SW128PL

Oldridge Road

SW128RB

Ramsden Road

SW128UE

Thurleigh Road

SW129NW

Gaskarth Road

SW128JW

Norgrove Street

SW49AH

Nightingale Lane

SW129DX

Balham Hill

SW128UD

Thurleigh Road

SW128AZ

Balham Grove

SW129BP

Balham High Road

SW128LP

Calbourne Road

SW49AQ

Nightingale Lane

SW122EL

Balham Grove

SW128TH

Rusham Road

SW128BA

Verran Road

SW128JD

Chestnut Grove

SW128AA

Alderbrook Road

SW128PE

Earlsthorpe Mews

SW128LZ

Balham

SW129RR

Fernlea Road

SW120DA

Cavendish Road

SW129DW

Balham Hill

SW128TN

Nightingale Lane

SW122DJ

Balham Grove

SW129QT

Sistova Road

SW129DR

Balham Hill

SW128QJ

Nightingale Square

SW129HA

Bedford Hill

SW129QQ

Ranmere Street

SW128QZ

Ramsden Road

Data Sources

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