Postcode SW12 8JW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balham is £87,000 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Balham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Balham has a low crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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 305 ft away from SW12 8JW.
Balham near SW12 8JW 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 | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 8JW postcode area, located within Balham, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW12 9SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Balham Express | 11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ | Walking directions to Balham Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.