Postcode SW12 9RX 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 very low crime levels, with around 49.7 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.
Tooting Bec Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,970 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from SW12 9RX.
Tooting Bec Common near SW12 9RX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Atkins Road Roundabout | Small | Walking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout |
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 9RX postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Variety Store | Emmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PE | Walking directions to Variety Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.