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SW12 9PG

Balham New Road

Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9PG

Overview

Postcode SW12 9PG is located in a major urban area, within the Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Balham area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
257
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Balham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Balham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from SW12 9PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Balham near SW12 9PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Balham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9PG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.4 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.7 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.4 miNightingale SquareSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Square
0.4 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
16,037.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
188.8(+1790%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.91(+145%)
Violence and sexual offences
64.92(+109%)
Other theft
34.19(+199%)
Theft from the person
33.2(+254%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
50.2%
Other White
27
10.67%
African
18
7.11%
Other
11
4.35%
Indian
9
3.56%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
69.12%
No qualifications
24
11.06%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.76%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
51.13%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.05%
Other social rented
23
17.29%
Owns outright
7
5.26%
Shared ownership
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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 9PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20258, Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PGTerracedFreehold£999,999
31 Mar 202520, Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PGFlatsLeasehold£721,405
18 Dec 2025Flat 2, 20, Old Devonshire Road, London, SW12 9RBFlatsLeasehold£625,000
21 Mar 202532A, Old Devonshire Road, London, SW12 9RBFlatsLeasehold£572,500
19 Mar 2025Flat 3, 20, Old Devonshire Road, London, SW12 9RBFlatsLeasehold£540,000

Schools

In the SW12 9PG postcode area, located within Balham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Bernadette Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAlderbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCo-op FoodBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9ELWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miWaitrose134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BNWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miLondis273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PHWalking directions to Londis
0.3 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 9PG, 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)BalhamE02000943
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 021BE01004474
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9PG

Is SW12 9PG (Balham) safe?

The area around SW12 9PG records about 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW12 9PG?

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

What schools are near SW12 9PG?

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

What is the nearest station to SW12 9PG?

The closest station to SW12 9PG is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 522 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9PG?

SW12 9PG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 9PG (Balham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW12 9PG 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).