Postcode SW12 8SU 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 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Nightingale Lane is £116,045 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Nightingale Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Nightingale Lane has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 per household in Nightingale Lane is £116,045 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 8SU.
Nightingale Lane near SW12 8SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
| 0.5 mi | Bandstand Beds Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £768,161 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £6,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £5,925,000 |
| Flats | 144 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £2,197,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £1,305,250 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 8SU postcode area, located within Nightingale Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 2a Balham Hill Road, London, SW12 9EA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Balham | 75 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | Walking directions to Shell Balham |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Balham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9DZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Balham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.