Postcode SW12 9HS 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from SW12 9HS.
Tooting Bec East near SW12 9HS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,310 up to £3,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 100 | £550,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,951,388 |
| Terraced | 29 | £1,290,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW12 9HS postcode area, located within Tooting Bec East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Balham Express | 11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ | Walking directions to Balham Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW12 9HS, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.