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SW12 9PD

Westlands Terrace

Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9PD

Overview

Postcode SW12 9PD 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 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% 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 Clapham South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Tooting Bec Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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 road, approximately 293 ft away from SW12 9PD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9PD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.4 miBandstand Beds Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden
0.3 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
19,036.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
4.65(-83%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.65(-85%)
Vehicle crime
2.91(-69%)
Other theft
2.32(-80%)
Burglary
2.32(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
59.52%
Other White
56
13.49%
Indian
14
3.37%
Irish
13
3.13%
Other
13
3.13%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
266
76.44%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.05%
No qualifications
16
4.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
3.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
3.74%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
32.21%
Owns with a mortgage
47
31.54%
Owns outright
39
26.17%
Social rents from council
11
7.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.68%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Balham

Median price£728,750
Price per sq ft£888
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £1.2M

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £728,750 (about £888 per square foot) in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £3,470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,097,500£784
Semi-Detached11£1,555,000£1,011
Terraced53£1,350,000£929
Flats130£592,500£845

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,000,000£585,000£1,760,000£1,100,000
2017£1,087,500£590,000£1,505,000£1,128,500
2018£1,360,000£540,000£1,730,000£1,144,000
2019£1,665,000£517,500£1,230,000£1,232,284
2020£1,987,500£626,000£1,412,158£1,206,000
2021£3,717,366£617,275£1,520,888£1,230,000
2022£2,212,500£637,500£1,600,000£1,320,000
2023£625,000£1,687,500£1,371,500
2024£2,760,500£620,000£1,795,000£1,222,500
2025£5,000,000£625,000£1,995,000£1,292,500
2026£1,900,000£557,250£1,475,000£1,416,167
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£709£817£856£790
2017£759£804£803£787
2018£869£774£811£756
2019£888£753£788£780
2020£723£840£742£788
2021£1,091£851£870£813
2022£850£870£956£886
2023£833£941£886
2024£950£870£981£894
2025£1,173£858£984£929
2026£778£796£1,024£902
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202589, Hazelbourne Road, London, SW12 9NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000
28 Jul 202581, Cathles Road, London, SW12 9LFTerracedFreehold£1,350,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 3, Cavendish Mansions, Hazelbourne Road, London, SW12 9NXFlatsLeasehold£650,000
29 Oct 202572, Cathles Road, London, SW12 9LGTerracedFreehold£1,175,000
01 Sept 202580, Cathles Road, London, SW12 9LGTerracedFreehold£1,281,000

Schools

In the SW12 9PD postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Bernadette Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBonneville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local21 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miM&S Simply Food2a Balham Hill Road, London, SW12 9EAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miCostcutterBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9DZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miTesco128 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DFWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miCo-op FoodBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9ELWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Neil Dessain Iliff

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jo Rigby

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lynsey Eve Hedges

Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
WardBalhamE05014009
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tooting Bec CommonE02000948
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 026CE01004480
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9PD

Is SW12 9PD (Tooting Bec Common) safe?

The area around SW12 9PD records about 16 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 9PD?

The median sale price around SW12 9PD in Tooting Bec Common is £728,750 (about £888 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9PD?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9PD, including La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (Outstanding), St Bernadette Catholic Junior School (Good) and Bonneville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9PD?

The closest station to SW12 9PD is Clapham South in TfL zone 2,3, about 336 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9PD?

SW12 9PD scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW12 9PD is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Neil Dessain Iliff (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jo Rigby (Labour Party) and Lynsey Eve Hedges (Conservative and Unionist Party).