Postcode SW12 8RD is located in a major urban area, within the Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region , and forms part of the Nightingale Lane area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Nightingale Lane is £91,600 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Nightingale Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Nightingale Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Nightingale Lane is £91,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 8RD.
Nightingale Lane near SW12 8RD 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 8RD postcode area, located within Nightingale Lane, there are 9 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.