Postcode SW12 9LH is located in a major urban area, within the Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec Common area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% 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 9LH.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Agnes Riley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bandstand Beds Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Atkins Road Roundabout | Small | Walking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £768,161 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £6,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £5,925,000 |
| Flats | 144 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £2,197,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £1,305,250 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 9LH postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Balham | 75 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | Walking directions to Shell Balham |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Balham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 21 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 2a Balham Hill Road, London, SW12 9EA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Balham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9DZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.