Postcode SW12 9LS is located in a major urban area, within the South Balham area 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 median sale price in South Balham is £600,000 (around £805 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £475,000 and £867,250. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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 England, 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 17.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 254 ft away from SW12 9LS.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9LS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.2 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £805 per square foot) in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,006 up to £3,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,589,500 | £794 |
| Terraced | 30 | £1,275,000 | £832 |
| Flats | 124 | £570,000 | £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 | £580,000 | £1,900,879 | £1,626,750 |
| 2026 | £542,500 | £1,900,000 | £810,000 |
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 | £766 | £884 | £831 |
| 2026 | £789 | £755 | £848 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 3, 58, Culverden Road, London, SW12 9LS | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 88, Culverden Road, London, SW12 9LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,100,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 44C, Culverden Road, London, SW12 9LS | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, 45, Culverden Road, London, SW12 9LT | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 3, 35, Culverden Road, London, SW12 9LT | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the SW12 9LS postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Streatham & Clapham High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Burlington House School Tooting | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Burlington House School Tooting ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Telferscot Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Telferscot Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW12 9LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Variety Store | Emmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PE | Walking directions to Variety Store |
| 0.4 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Cozy Corner | St Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SA | Walking directions to Cozy Corner |
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 9LS, 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 9LS 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 9LS in South Balham is £600,000 (about £805 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW12 9LS, including Streatham & Clapham High School GDST, Burlington House School Tooting and Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW12 9LS is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 922 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.
SW12 9LS 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 9LS 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).