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SW12 9ET

Bedford Hill

Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9ET

Overview

Postcode SW12 9ET 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nightingale Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
257
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Balham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from SW12 9ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Balham near SW12 9ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Balham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.5 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.5 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNightingale SquareSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Square

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
14,632.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
188.8(+1790%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.91(+145%)
Violence and sexual offences
64.92(+109%)
Other theft
34.19(+199%)
Theft from the person
33.2(+254%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
49.12%
Other White
62
15.54%
Indian
35
8.77%
Pakistani
19
4.76%
Irish
15
3.76%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
267
76.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.76%
No qualifications
19
5.48%
Level 3 (A level)
18
5.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.61%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
47
27.49%
Owns outright
16
9.36%
Other social rented
8
4.68%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.92%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Balham

Median price£728,750
Price per sq ft£888
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £1.2M

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £728,750 (about £888 per square foot) in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £3,470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,097,500£784
Semi-Detached11£1,555,000£1,011
Terraced53£1,350,000£929
Flats130£592,500£845

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,000,000£585,000£1,760,000£1,100,000
2017£1,087,500£590,000£1,505,000£1,128,500
2018£1,360,000£540,000£1,730,000£1,144,000
2019£1,665,000£517,500£1,230,000£1,232,284
2020£1,987,500£626,000£1,412,158£1,206,000
2021£3,717,366£617,275£1,520,888£1,230,000
2022£2,212,500£637,500£1,600,000£1,320,000
2023£625,000£1,687,500£1,371,500
2024£2,760,500£620,000£1,795,000£1,222,500
2025£5,000,000£625,000£1,995,000£1,292,500
2026£1,900,000£557,250£1,475,000£1,416,167
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£709£817£856£790
2017£759£804£803£787
2018£869£774£811£756
2019£888£753£788£780
2020£723£840£742£788
2021£1,091£851£870£813
2022£850£870£956£886
2023£833£941£886
2024£950£870£981£894
2025£1,173£858£984£929
2026£778£796£1,024£902
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 20255, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9ETTerracedLeasehold£300,000
26 May 2026First Floor Flat, 15A, Holbeach Mews, London, SW12 9QXFlatsLeasehold£235,000
19 Jan 2026Flat 5, 15 - 19, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9DSFlatsLeasehold£410,000
30 Apr 20266C, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9RGFlatsLeasehold£225,000
17 Apr 202618, Harberson Road, London, SW12 9QWTerracedFreehold£1,338,500

Schools

In the SW12 9ET postcode area, located within Balham, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryBalham Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryChestnut Grove AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitrose134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BNWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miSainsbury's147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miAldi163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miLondis56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Neil Dessain Iliff

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jo Rigby

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lynsey Eve Hedges

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
WardBalhamE05014009
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BalhamE02000943
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 021BE01004474
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9ET

Is SW12 9ET (Balham) safe?

The area around SW12 9ET records about 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW12 9ET?

The median sale price around SW12 9ET in Balham is £728,750 (about £888 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9ET?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9ET, including Balham Nursery School (Outstanding), Chestnut Grove Academy (Good) and Ravenstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9ET?

The closest station to SW12 9ET is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 225 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9ET?

SW12 9ET scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 9ET (Balham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW12 9ET is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Neil Dessain Iliff (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jo Rigby (Labour Party) and Lynsey Eve Hedges (Conservative and Unionist Party).