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SW12 9LX

Fontenoy Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9LX

Overview

Postcode SW12 9LX 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 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 nearest station is Balham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 283 ft away from SW12 9LX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Balham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTooting Bec CommonLargeWalking directions to Tooting Bec Common
0.2 miWoodfield Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
10,595.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.04(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.32(-76%)
Vehicle crime
4.91(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-51%)
Theft from the person
2.11(-78%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
65.79%
Other White
26
9.77%
Irish
14
5.26%
Caribbean
8
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.01%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
75.74%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.38%
No qualifications
13
5.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.55%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
31.75%
Owns outright
24
19.05%
Other social rented
4
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in South Balham

Median price£626,500
Price per sq ft£814
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£499K – £883K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 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-Detached9£1,900,879£845
Terraced30£1,275,000£865
Flats97£577,500£793

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£573,750£1,745,190£1,626,750
2026£580,000£2,650,000£777,500
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 9LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2025Flat C, 43, Fontenoy Road, London, SW12 9LXFlatsLeasehold£880,000
26 Aug 20255, Brierley Road, London, SW12 9LYTerracedFreehold£475,000
27 Mar 20257, Brierley Road, London, SW12 9LYTerracedFreehold£510,000
15 Apr 202630C, Fontenoy Road, London, SW12 9LUFlatsLeasehold£622,000
18 Nov 2025Flat 3, 10, Fontenoy Road, London, SW12 9LUFlatsLeasehold£827,500

Schools

In the SW12 9LX postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableStreatham & Clapham High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHenry Cavendish Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVariety StoreEmmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PEWalking directions to Variety Store
0.3 miMilan'sBedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Milan's
0.3 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miLondis273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PHWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner

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 9LX, 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 CommonE02000948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 026FE01004486
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9LX

Is SW12 9LX (Tooting Bec Common) safe?

The area around SW12 9LX 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.

What is the average house price near SW12 9LX?

The median sale price around SW12 9LX in Tooting Bec Common is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9LX?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9LX, including Streatham & Clapham High School, Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding) and Henry Cavendish Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9LX?

The closest station to SW12 9LX is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 781 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9LX?

SW12 9LX 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).

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

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