Postcode SW12 8EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Trinity ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Tooting Bec West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec West has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 154 ft away from SW12 8EQ.
Tooting Bec West near SW12 8EQ 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £831 per square foot) in Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £3,235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £2,116,000 | £821 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,750,000 | £937 |
| Terraced | 37 | £1,300,000 | £833 |
| Flats | 100 | £510,000 | £826 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £2,685,000 | £600,000 | £1,785,000 | £1,055,000 |
| 2017 | £2,170,000 | £496,675 | £1,553,000 | £1,060,000 |
| 2018 | £2,511,250 | £460,000 | £1,270,000 | £1,040,000 |
| 2019 | £3,357,000 | £492,500 | £1,367,500 | £1,100,000 |
| 2020 | £1,650,000 | £550,000 | £1,700,000 | £1,130,000 |
| 2021 | £2,600,000 | £505,000 | £1,582,500 | £1,295,525 |
| 2022 | £2,080,000 | £415,000 | £1,876,568 | £986,175 |
| 2023 | £4,161,999 | £495,000 | £1,960,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2024 | £1,400,000 | £550,000 | £1,670,832 | £1,250,000 |
| 2025 | £1,895,000 | £460,000 | £1,315,000 | £1,350,000 |
| 2026 | — | £570,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £846 | £786 | £834 | £755 |
| 2017 | £998 | £743 | £836 | £745 |
| 2018 | £976 | £820 | £806 | £718 |
| 2019 | £975 | £774 | £699 | £699 |
| 2020 | £759 | £795 | £785 | £711 |
| 2021 | £981 | £796 | £819 | £785 |
| 2022 | £938 | £858 | £851 | £787 |
| 2023 | £1,401 | £743 | £971 | £839 |
| 2024 | £904 | £797 | £912 | £845 |
| 2025 | £682 | £815 | £937 | £832 |
| 2026 | — | £822 | £949 | £852 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 8EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 27, Hunter Close, London, SW12 8EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £691,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 15, Balham Park Road, London, SW12 8DP | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 6, Pakenham Close, London, SW12 8EH | Flats | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | Flat H73, Du Cane Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7JT | Flats | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat H63, Du Cane Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7JT | Flats | Leasehold | £422,500 |
In the SW12 8EQ postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Balham Express | 11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ | Walking directions to Balham Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW12 8EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kirsten Botting
Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026
Lizzy Dobres
Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW12 8EQ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW12 8EQ in Tooting Bec West is £600,000 (about £831 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW12 8EQ, including Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Hornsby House School and Chestnut Grove Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW12 8EQ is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 339 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.
SW12 8EQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 8EQ is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kirsten Botting (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lizzy Dobres (Labour Party).