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SW12 9ND

Dornton Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9ND

Overview

Postcode SW12 9ND 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 low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,878 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tooting Bec Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.6%

Approximately 23.6% 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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 288 ft away from SW12 9ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9ND 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9ND
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.7 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
13,474.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.38(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-65%)
Vehicle crime
8.03(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(+5%)
Drugs
4.01(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
53.47%
Pakistani
31
8.96%
Other White
31
8.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.91%
Other
16
4.62%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
64.77%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.42%
No qualifications
25
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.7%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.29%
Owns outright
26
18.57%
Other social rented
20
14.29%
Social rents from council
13
9.29%
Total households: 140

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 9ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202514B, Dornton Road, London, SW12 9NDFlatsLeasehold£625,000
14 Mar 202514C, Dornton Road, London, SW12 9NDFlatsLeasehold£540,000
16 Sept 202517, Dornton Road, London, SW12 9NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,575,000
20 Aug 2025First And Second Floor Flat, 31, Ryde Vale Road, London, SW12 9JQFlatsLeasehold£500,000
01 Oct 202511, Little Dimocks, London, SW12 9JHFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHenry Cavendish Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVariety StoreEmmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PEWalking directions to Variety Store
0.2 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
0.4 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 9ND, 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 026EE01004484
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9ND

Is SW12 9ND (Tooting Bec Common) safe?

The area around SW12 9ND records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9ND?

The median sale price around SW12 9ND 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 9ND?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9ND, including Henry Cavendish Primary School (Outstanding), Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding) and Ravenstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9ND?

The closest station to SW12 9ND is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 679 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9ND?

SW12 9ND scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,878 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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