Postcode SW12 8AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Balham area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balham is £87,000 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Clapham Common.
Balham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Balham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Balham is £87,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from SW12 8AQ.
Balham near SW12 8AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Clapham Common | Large | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
| 0.3 mi | Bandstand Beds Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden |
Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £5,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £5,000,000 |
| Flats | 142 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,830,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £1,290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 8AQ postcode area, located within Balham, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Balham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9DZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 2a Balham Hill Road, London, SW12 9EA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 128 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.