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South Balham

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

South Balham Population

9,830

Population density

6,420.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 127 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	103	£580,000	£326,500	£450,000	£715,590	£904,248
Semi-Detached	5	£2,200,000	£1,335,000	£1,575,000	£2,300,000	£3,540,000
Terraced	19	£1,290,000	£468,466	£695,000	£2,026,134	£3,310,000

10 years median price trend in South Balham

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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