Postcode SW12 9SG 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Balham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Balham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% 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.
The average income per household in Balham is £93,136 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 82 ft away from SW12 9SG.
Balham near SW12 9SG 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 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
Based on 226 recent sales, the median property price is £768,161 in Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £6,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £5,925,000 |
| Flats | 144 | £625,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £2,197,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £1,305,250 |
10 year median price trend in Balham
In the SW12 9SG postcode area, located within Balham, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW12 9SG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Balham Express | 11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ | Walking directions to Balham Express |
| 0.1 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.