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Tooting Bec Common

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About

Tooting Bec Common is a large open space in south London, covering over 200 acres. The area is characterised by its extensive grasslands, wooded areas, and the prominent Tooting Bec Lido at its southern edge. Sports facilities are a central feature, with numerous football pitches, cricket grounds, and tennis courts in regular use.

The common is defined by its network of paths used by commuters, joggers, and dog walkers. A specific landmark is the historic windmill stump located near the lido, a remnant of the area's rural past. The open landscape creates a distinct sense of separation from the surrounding residential streets.

Area overview

On average Tooting Bec Common has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year. On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Tooting Bec Common is home to around 10,027 people, with a population density of about 7,554.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Tooting Bec Common Population
10,027
Population density
7,554.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.26(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.07(-55%)
Vehicle crime
5.88(-37%)
Other theft
5.78(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.39(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,649
56.34%
Other White
1,309
13.05%
Caribbean
339
3.38%
African
330
3.29%
Indian
322
3.21%
Total population: 10,027

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,277
72.08%
Level 3 (A level)
811
9.31%
No qualifications
628
7.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
442
5.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
3.42%
Total 16+ residents: 8,708

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,645
37.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,317
30.06%
Owns outright
758
17.3%
Other social rented
347
7.92%
Social rents from council
173
3.95%
Total households: 4,381

Property prices in Tooting Bec Common

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Tooting Bec Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tooting Bec Common 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 Tooting Bec Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats110£497,500£8,333
Semi-Detached8£1,582,250£8,993
Terraced30£1,037,500£9,459

10 years median price trend in Tooting Bec Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tooting Bec Common.

All postcodes in Tooting Bec Common

SW129PH

Balham New Road

SW120DD

Cavendish Road

SW129NP

Gaskarth Road

SW176DH

Henry Doulton Drive

SW176DB

Henry Doulton Drive

SW176BB

Molyneux Drive

SW129HL

Bedford Hill

SW178QW

Terrapin Road

SW176AP

Massingberd Way

SW176AE

Massingberd Way

SW178DY

Mantilla Road

SW129HF

Bedford Hill

SW129LJ

Beira Street

SW129LQ

Dagnan Road

SW129QG

Ormeley Road

SW176EA

Elderfield Place

SW176AF

Massingberd Way

SW129JN

Little Dimocks

SW129NB

Dornton Road

SW176AU

Macmillan Way

SW176DD

Henry Doulton Drive

SW129HJ

Bedford Hill

SW178DX

Mantilla Road

SW129LX

Fontenoy Road

SW120BX

Cavendish Road

SW120BT

Cavendish Road

SW129RR

Fernlea Road

SW129LG

Cathles Road

SW129QF

Ormeley Road

SW178JT

Hillbury Road

SW120PL

Cavendish Road

SW129LW

Aston Terrace

SW176AH

Massingberd Way

SW129RB

Old Devonshire Road

SW129QQ

Ranmere Street

SW129RT

Fernlea Road

SW129HY

Byrne Road

SW176BA

Molyneux Drive

SW178DZ

Franciscan Road

SW176AG

Massingberd Way

SW176LB

Lisle Close

SW129QT

Sistova Road

SW176AJ

Massingberd Way

SW129RX

Rossiter Road

SW129JF

Cornford Grove

SW129RD

Old Devonshire Road

SW129QJ

Laitwood Road

SW129NA

Brierley Road

SW129JE

Cornford Grove

SW178JR

Elmbourne Road

SW129PR

Kenilford Road

SW129QS

Sistova Road

SW129JQ

Ryde Vale Road

SW176LD

Lisle Close

SW129DL

Balham Hill

SW129LP

Culverden Road

SW129LF

Cathles Road

SW120DT

Cavendish Road

SW129JD

Byrne Road

SW120DB

Cavendish Road

SW129NR

Hazelbourne Road

SW129PD

Westlands Terrace

SW129RS

Ethelbert Street

SW129PU

Yukon Road

SW129JH

Little Dimocks

SW129QH

Laitwood Road

SW129PP

Lammermoor Road

SW129JW

Bushey Down

SW120BS

Cavendish Road

SW129RE

Old Devonshire Road

SW178EG

Franciscan Road

SW129NL

Gaskarth Road

SW176AD

Massingberd Way

SW176DA

Henry Doulton Drive

SW129RP

Fernlea Road

SW129JR

Little Dimocks

SW129PZ

Yukon Road

SW120BY

Cavendish Road

SW129NN

Gaskarth Road

SW129RN

Fernlea Road

SW176ED

Elderfield Place

SW129PX

Yukon Road

SW129HD

Bedford Hill

SW129PL

Ravenswood Road

SW120BU

Cavendish Road

SW129LH

Dagnan Road

SW176AA

Massingberd Way

SW120BZ

Cavendish Road

SW129LD

Cathles Road

SW161RU

South Balham

SW176AB

Massingberd Way

SW120PJ

Cavendish Road

SW129ND

Dornton Road

SW129NE

Dornton Road

SW176AS

Macmillan Way

SW129RU

Rossiter Road

SW178ED

Barringer Square

SW176AQ

Massingberd Way

SW129RW

Fernlea Road

SW129LZ

Fontenoy Road

Data Sources

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