Postcode SW12 8TH 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 very low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Nightingale Lane is £116,045 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wandsworth Common.
Nightingale Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Nightingale Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 8TH.
Nightingale Lane near SW12 8TH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandsworth Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wandsworth Common | Large | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.2 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
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 8TH postcode area, located within Nightingale Lane, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 8TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London, SW12 8SY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Amco Newsagents | 69 Webb's Road, London, SW11 6SD | Walking directions to Amco Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Alfriston Road, Wandsworth, SW11 6NP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tierra Verde | 48 Webb's Road, London, SW11 6SF | Walking directions to Tierra Verde |
| 0.4 mi | Rasons Local | 12 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EG | Walking directions to Rasons Local |
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.