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SW12 8SS

Old Hospital Close

Trinity

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Detailed insights for SW12 8SS

Overview

Postcode SW12 8SS is located in a major urban area, within the Trinity ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Common, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nightingale Square.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
66%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Tooting Bec West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,239 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tooting Bec West has a low crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66%

Approximately 66.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 8SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec West near SW12 8SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Wandsworth Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 8SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common
0.4 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.5 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 8SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNightingale SquareSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Square

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
15,874.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.37(-24%)
Vehicle crime
14.04(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.34(-57%)
Burglary
8.43(+54%)
Other theft
5.62(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
39.2%
African
44
12.5%
Caribbean
40
11.36%
Indian
22
6.25%
Pakistani
22
6.25%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
44.16%
No qualifications
70
22.08%
Level 3 (A level)
37
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
99
63.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.9%
Other forms of private rent
14
8.97%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.05%
Shared ownership
6
3.85%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Trinity

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£831
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£434K – £1.0M

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £831 per square foot) in Trinity area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £3,235,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trinity over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,116,000£821
Semi-Detached9£1,750,000£937
Terraced37£1,300,000£833
Flats100£510,000£826

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trinity

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,685,000£600,000£1,785,000£1,055,000
2017£2,170,000£496,675£1,553,000£1,060,000
2018£2,511,250£460,000£1,270,000£1,040,000
2019£3,357,000£492,500£1,367,500£1,100,000
2020£1,650,000£550,000£1,700,000£1,130,000
2021£2,600,000£505,000£1,582,500£1,295,525
2022£2,080,000£415,000£1,876,568£986,175
2023£4,161,999£495,000£1,960,000£1,250,000
2024£1,400,000£550,000£1,670,832£1,250,000
2025£1,895,000£460,000£1,315,000£1,350,000
2026£570,000£1,750,000£1,270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trinity.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trinity.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£846£786£834£755
2017£998£743£836£745
2018£976£820£806£718
2019£975£774£699£699
2020£759£795£785£711
2021£981£796£819£785
2022£938£858£851£787
2023£1,401£743£971£839
2024£904£797£912£845
2025£682£815£937£832
2026£822£949£852
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trinity.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trinity in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 8SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 8SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025Apartment 22, 3, Florence Way, London, SW12 8EWFlatsLeasehold£475,000
26 Sept 20257, Ouseley Road, London, SW12 8EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,715,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 13, Roma Court, 64, St James'S Drive, London, SW12 8SXFlatsLeasehold£565,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 10, Verona Court, 68, St James'S Drive, London, SW12 8SXFlatsLeasehold£490,000
16 Sept 2025Flat 7, Naples Court, 72, St James'S Drive, London, SW12 8SXFlatsLeasehold£397,500

Schools

In the SW12 8SS postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 8SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFinton House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableHornsby House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryTrinity St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 8SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGSK Food & Wine202 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HPWalking directions to GSK Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local27-29 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miRasons Local12 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EGWalking directions to Rasons Local
0.4 miBalham Express11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZWalking directions to Balham Express
0.4 miM&S Simply Food62-64 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7RHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW12 8SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kirsten Botting

Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Lizzy Dobres

Trinity - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardTrinityE05014025
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tooting Bec WestE02000951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 029CE01004547
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 8SS

Is SW12 8SS (Tooting Bec West) safe?

The area around SW12 8SS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW12 8SS?

The median sale price around SW12 8SS in Tooting Bec West is £600,000 (about £831 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 8SS?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 8SS, including Finton House School, Hornsby House School and Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 8SS?

The closest station to SW12 8SS is Wandsworth Common in TfL zone 3, about 366 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW12 8SS?

SW12 8SS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,239 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 8SS (Tooting Bec West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 8SS is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kirsten Botting (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lizzy Dobres (Labour Party).