Postcode SW12 9HG 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 very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% 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.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 9HG.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Balham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.3 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,900,879 | £845 |
| Terraced | 30 | £1,275,000 | £865 |
| Flats | 97 | £577,500 | £793 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 157A, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HG | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 171A, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HG | Flats | Leasehold | £762,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 167, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HG | Flats | Leasehold | £895,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 43, Dornton Road, London, SW12 9NF | Flats | Leasehold | £830,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 17, Fontenoy Road, London, SW12 9LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,075,000 |
In the SW12 9HG postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Variety Store | Emmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PE | Walking directions to Variety Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW12 9HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Sophia Simos
South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026
Toby Hopkins
South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW12 9HG records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around SW12 9HG in Tooting Bec Common is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW12 9HG, including Ravenstone Primary School (Good), Eveline Day School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW12 9HG is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 691 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.
SW12 9HG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 9HG 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).