Postcode SW12 8NL 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Balham is £87,000 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Common located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wandsworth Common.
Balham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Balham has a low crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 142 ft away from SW12 8NL.
Balham near SW12 8NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandsworth Common located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wandsworth Common | Large | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 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 8NL postcode area, located within Balham, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rasons Local | 12 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EG | Walking directions to Rasons Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 27-29 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | GSK Food & Wine | 202 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HP | Walking directions to GSK Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 320 Trinity Road, London, SW18 3RG | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.