Postcode SW12 9QL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Tooting Bec Common is £81,000 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.9% 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 of residents in Tooting Bec Common is £81,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 9QL.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9QL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £5,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £5,000,000 |
| Flats | 142 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,830,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £1,290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 9QL postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW12 9SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PH | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.