Postcode SW12 9LT 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.3 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 Balham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from SW12 9LT.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9LT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,310 up to £3,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 105 | £580,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,200,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,357,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW12 9LT postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9LT
| 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 |
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: 16/01/2026.