Postcode SW12 8PW 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 335.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Balham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Balham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 335.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from SW12 8PW.
Balham near SW12 8PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 260 recent sales, the median property price is £755,661 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £4,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £2,935,000 |
| Flats | 165 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,795,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £1,306,000 |
10 years price trend in Balham
In the SW12 8PW postcode area, located within Balham, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.