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SW12 9HD

Bedford Hill

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9HD

Overview

Postcode SW12 9HD is located in a major urban area, within the South Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec Common area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tooting Bec Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 52 ft away from SW12 9HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9HD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9HD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.6 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.7 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
10,646.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.38(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-65%)
Vehicle crime
8.03(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(+5%)
Drugs
4.01(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
59.64%
Other White
27
9.64%
Irish
13
4.64%
Caribbean
11
3.93%
Indian
10
3.57%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
204
80%
Level 3 (A level)
15
5.88%
No qualifications
11
4.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.75%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
40%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.54%
Owns outright
17
13.08%
Other social rented
13
10%
Shared ownership
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in South Balham

Median price£626,500
Price per sq ft£814
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£499K – £883K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£1,900,879£845
Terraced30£1,275,000£865
Flats97£577,500£793

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Balham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Balham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£1,520,000
2017£577,500£1,381,500£1,204,640
2018£560,000£1,575,000£1,428,000
2019£570,000£1,375,000£1,500,000
2020£600,000£1,632,500£1,530,000
2021£565,000£1,485,000£1,480,000
2022£565,000£1,800,000£1,425,000
2023£597,500£1,850,000£1,644,250
2024£555,000£1,800,000£1,499,950
2025£573,750£1,745,190£1,626,750
2026£580,000£2,650,000£777,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Balham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Balham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£777£752
2017£780£618£687
2018£733£699£628
2019£793£760£682
2020£793£725£740
2021£780£734£704
2022£776£829£785
2023£832£830£812
2024£802£888£763
2025£767£870£831
2026£774£755£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Balham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2026Flat 4, Victoria House, 87 - 89, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HDFlatsLeasehold£540,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 1, Victoria House, 87 - 89, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HDFlatsLeasehold£600,000
12 Feb 202610A, Fernlea Road, London, SW12 9RNFlatsLeasehold£475,000
19 Jan 2026Flat 4, 30, Fernlea Road, London, SW12 9RNFlatsLeasehold£300,000
01 Sept 202520C, Fernlea Road, London, SW12 9RNFlatsLeasehold£455,000

Schools

In the SW12 9HD postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTrinity St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEveline Day SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0 miMilan'sBedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Milan's
0.2 miSainsbury's147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miBalham Express11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZWalking directions to Balham Express

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

Local councillors

Elizabeth Sophia Simos

South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Toby Hopkins

South Balham - 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
WardSouth BalhamE05014020
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tooting Bec CommonE02000948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 026EE01004484
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9HD

Is SW12 9HD (Tooting Bec Common) safe?

The area around SW12 9HD records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW12 9HD?

The median sale price around SW12 9HD in Tooting Bec Common is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9HD?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9HD, including Ravenstone Primary School (Good), Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Eveline Day School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9HD?

The closest station to SW12 9HD is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 268 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9HD?

SW12 9HD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 9HD (Tooting Bec Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 9HD is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elizabeth Sophia Simos (Labour Party) and Toby Hopkins (Labour Party).