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South Balham

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About

South Balham ward lies in the northern part of the Wandsworth borough, centred on the Balham High Road. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Balham station provides a key transport link via the Northern Line and National Rail services. The local high street offers a range of shops, cafes, and supermarkets serving the community.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive Art Deco Odeon cinema building on Balham High Road. The ward includes several smaller parks and greenspaces, such as King George's Park which extends along the Wandle River. Housing includes a mix of converted flats and family homes. The area maintains a neighbourhood feel with local schools and community facilities.

Area overview

On average South Balham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Balham is £87,120 per year. There are 3 schools in South Balham: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. South Balham is home to around 9,830 people, with a population density of about 6,420.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

South Balham Population
9,830
Population density
6,420.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.16(+24%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.21(0%)
Vehicle crime
16.68(+72%)
Shoplifting
12.51(+24%)
Other theft
10.27(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,904
60.04%
Other White
1,194
12.14%
Caribbean
330
3.36%
Irish
327
3.33%
African
313
3.18%
Total population: 9,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,924
69.95%
Level 3 (A level)
803
9.48%
No qualifications
668
7.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
481
5.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
326
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 8,469

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,582
35.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,180
26.66%
Owns outright
725
16.38%
Other social rented
666
15.05%
Social rents from council
173
3.91%
Total households: 4,426

Property prices in South Balham

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,310 up to £3,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats105£580,000
Semi-Detached5£2,200,000
Terraced22£1,357,500

10 years median price trend in South Balham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Balham.

All postcodes in South Balham

SW129JS

Manygates

SW129JG

Cornford Grove

SW161RU

South Balham

SW129HZ

Byrne Road

SW178AH

Carminia Road

SW178BT

The Elms

SW178RB

Huron Road

SW129SL

Oakmead Road

SW178JH

Elmbourne Road

SW178JN

Manville Road

SW178RS

Drakefield Road

SW129JE

Cornford Grove

SW178AA

Elmfield Road

SW178BY

Tooting Bec Road

SW129JA

Byrne Road

SW129ND

Dornton Road

SW129SU

Larch Close

SW177BE

Balham High Road

SW178BS

South Balham

SW178RG

Huron Road

SW129HF

Bedford Hill

SW129LP

Culverden Road

SW178AN

Elmfield Road

SW129HH

Bedford Hill

SW129NE

Dornton Road

SW178AD

Elmfield Road

SW178RF

Manville Road

SW129NB

Dornton Road

SW178JT

Hillbury Road

SW129JR

Little Dimocks

SW178EP

Sainfoin Road

SW177HD

Balham High Road

SW129HD

Bedford Hill

SW129NF

Dornton Road

SW178AL

Elmfield Road

SW178BP

Tooting Bec Road

SW178QH

Ritherdon Road

SW129AZ

Station Parade

SW129JP

Little Dimocks

SW178QW

Terrapin Road

SW178QQ

Ritherdon Road

SW178QX

Streathbourne Road

SW178RD

Huron Road

SW129HS

South Balham

SW129HY

Byrne Road

SW178AQ

Elmfield Road

SW178EW

Foxbourne Road

SW178JL

Manville Road

SW178RN

Louisville Road

SW129BE

Balham High Road

SW129HR

Bedford Hill

SW129HE

Bedford Hill

SW129HG

Bedford Hill

SW178RL

Louisville Road

SW178RW

Louisville Road

SW129SH

Oakmead Road

SW129SJ

Oakmead Road

SW129SS

Ravenstone Street

SW177TP

Balham High Road

SW178JR

Elmbourne Road

SW178QN

Terrapin Road

SW177BQ

Balham High Road

SW178AJ

Carminia Road

SW178RR

Drakefield Road

SW177BD

Balham High Road

SW129BA

Balham High Road

SW129LS

Culverden Road

SW129LY

Brierley Road

SW129LX

Fontenoy Road

SW178JJ

Elmbourne Road

SW129JD

Byrne Road

SW129LU

Fontenoy Road

SW129ST

Ravenstone Street

SW178QD

Ritherdon Road

SW129JW

Bushey Down

SW178AW

Carminia Road

SW178RP

Drakefield Road

SW129JN

Little Dimocks

SW129SY

Larch Close

SW178EN

Foxbourne Road

SW129LR

Culverden Road

SW178QJ

Bushnell Road

SW129HQ

Bedford Hill

SW129LZ

Fontenoy Road

SW129HU

Bedford Hill

SW129JJ

Little Dimocks

SW177BA

Balham High Road

SW129HJ

Bedford Hill

SW178ET

Cloudesdale Road

SW178EU

Cloudesdale Road

SW178QZ

Streathbourne Road

SW178RT

Drakefield Road

SW129NA

Brierley Road

SW129SX

Larch Close

SW178QY

Streathbourne Road

SW178JS

Elmbourne Road

SW178RE

Huron Road

SW129SN

Oakmead Road

SW129JF

Cornford Grove

SW129JL

Little Dimocks

Data Sources

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