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SW12 9HS

South Balham

Wandsworth

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Detailed insights for SW12 9HS

Overview

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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tooting Bec East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.3%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 323 ft away from SW12 9HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec East near SW12 9HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9HS
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

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTooting Bec CommonLargeWalking directions to Tooting Bec Common

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
9,275.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.93(+270%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.62(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.66(-12%)
Other theft
20.77(+82%)
Burglary
17.89(+227%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
44.92%
Other White
49
19.14%
Caribbean
14
5.47%
Indian
12
4.69%
Irish
11
4.3%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
56.44%
No qualifications
40
17.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.44%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
39.23%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.31%
Social rents from council
29
22.31%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Total households: 130

Property prices in South Balham

Median price£629,000
Price per sq ft£812
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £891K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £629,000 (about £812 per square foot) in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,006 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-Detached10£1,800,440£845
Terraced32£1,320,000£865
Flats114£580,000£791

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£578,750£1,745,190£1,626,750
2026£575,000£2,100,000£800,000
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 9HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 2026105C, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HEFlatsLeasehold£380,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 2, 111, Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HEFlatsLeasehold£535,000
19 Nov 202527, Larch Close, London, SW12 9SUFlatsLeasehold£525,000
08 Sept 202569, Larch Close, London, SW12 9SUFlatsLeasehold£342,250
15 Aug 202557, Larch Close, London, SW12 9SUFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SW12 9HS postcode area, located within Tooting Bec East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEveline Day SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryTrinity St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9HS

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

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 9HS, 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 EastE02000952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 030BE01004485
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9HS

Is SW12 9HS (Tooting Bec East) safe?

The area around SW12 9HS records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW12 9HS?

The median sale price around SW12 9HS in Tooting Bec East is £629,000 (about £812 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9HS?

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

What is the nearest station to SW12 9HS?

The closest station to SW12 9HS is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 359 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9HS?

SW12 9HS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 9HS 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).