Postcode SW12 8DA is located in a major urban area, within the Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Springfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Springfield is £93,800 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Springfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Springfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Springfield is £93,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 53 ft away from SW12 8DA.
Springfield near SW12 8DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
Based on 248 recent sales, the median property price is £748,750 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 | 160 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £1,995,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £1,287,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 8DA postcode area, located within Springfield, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Balham Express | 11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ | Walking directions to Balham Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW12 9SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.