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England / London / Wandsworth / Balham

About

Balham ward is located in the London Borough of Wandsworth, covering an area in the southwest of the city. It is bordered by Tooting to the west, Clapham to the east, and Streatham to the south. The area is well-connected, with Balham Underground station serving the Northern Line and Balham railway station providing National Rail services. The A24 road runs through the ward, linking it to central London and surrounding suburbs.

The ward features a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with Balham High Road as its main shopping and dining hub. Green spaces include Tooting Common, which offers recreational facilities and open areas. Housing ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to modern apartment buildings. Balham has a range of schools, both state and independent, catering to families in the area. The ward has seen gradual development while retaining its local character.

Area overview

On average Balham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Balham is £86,939 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 258 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £4,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£4,600,000
Flats159£625,000
Semi-Detached10£1,912,500
Terraced88£1,336,000

10 years price trend in Balham

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.