Postcode SW12 8SB 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from SW12 8SB.
Balham near SW12 8SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 258 recent sales, the median property price is £775,000 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £4,600,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £4,600,000 |
| Flats | 159 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £1,912,500 |
| Terraced | 88 | £1,336,000 |
10 years price trend in Balham
In the SW12 8SB postcode area, located within Balham, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.