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.
On average Balham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 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.
Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £755,661 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £4,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £2,935,000 |
| Flats | 165 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,795,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £1,306,000 |
10 years price trend in Balham
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Balham High Road
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Balham Hill
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Beira Street
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Granard Road
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Balham Hill
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Endlesham Road
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Churchcroft Close
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Earlsthorpe Mews
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Oldridge Road
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Nightingale Square
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Ramsden Road
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Ravenslea Road
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Fernside Road
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Balham High Road
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Balham High Road
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Balham
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Balham Hill
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Ravenslea Road
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Alderbrook Road
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Balham
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Balham
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Chestnut Grove
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Nightingale Lane
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Caistor Road
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Balham High Road
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Ramsden Road
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Thurleigh Road
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Balham Hill
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Balham Hill
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Gaskarth Road
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Hazelbourne Road
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Gaskarth Road
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Cavendish Road
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Chestnut Grove
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Calbourne Road
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Gosberton Road
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Calbourne Road
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Leacroft Avenue
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Oldridge Road
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Chestnut Grove
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Balham
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Beira Street
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Nightingale Walk
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.