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SW12 9SL

Oakmead Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW12 9SL

Overview

Postcode SW12 9SL is located in a major urban area, within the South Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Springfield area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springfield is £97,695 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nightingale Square.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Springfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Springfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Springfield is £97,695 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from SW12 9SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Springfield near SW12 9SL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 9SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.6 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.6 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 9SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNightingale SquareSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Square

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
15,891.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.04(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.39(-54%)
Shoplifting
11.87(+19%)
Vehicle crime
10.84(+16%)
Theft from the person
6.2(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
63.59%
Other White
30
14.56%
Irish
8
3.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.4%
Other Black
4
1.94%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
83.07%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.47%
No qualifications
6
3.17%
Apprenticeship
4
2.12%
Other
4
2.12%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
51.55%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.62%
Owns outright
18
18.56%
Other social rented
5
5.15%
Social rents from council
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

Property prices in South Balham

Median price£626,500
Price per sq ft£814
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£499K – £883K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £285,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Balham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£1,900,879£845
Terraced30£1,275,000£865
Flats97£577,500£793

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Balham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Balham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570,000£1,520,000
2017£577,500£1,381,500£1,204,640
2018£560,000£1,575,000£1,428,000
2019£570,000£1,375,000£1,500,000
2020£600,000£1,632,500£1,530,000
2021£565,000£1,485,000£1,480,000
2022£565,000£1,800,000£1,425,000
2023£597,500£1,850,000£1,644,250
2024£555,000£1,800,000£1,499,950
2025£573,750£1,745,190£1,626,750
2026£580,000£2,650,000£777,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Balham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Balham.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£777£752
2017£780£618£687
2018£733£699£628
2019£793£760£682
2020£793£725£740
2021£780£734£704
2022£776£829£785
2023£832£830£812
2024£802£888£763
2025£767£870£831
2026£774£755£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Balham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 9SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202626A, Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SLFlatsLeasehold£890,000
19 Dec 202530A, Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SLFlatsLeasehold£557,000
01 Sept 202524A, Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SLFlatsLeasehold£788,000
06 Aug 202520A, Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SLFlatsLeasehold£808,000
31 Oct 202531A, Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SNFlatsLeasehold£795,000

Schools

In the SW12 9SL postcode area, located within Springfield, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 9SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTrinity St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEveline Day SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 9SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miMilan'sBedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Milan's
0.1 miAldi163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miSainsbury's147-151 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miBalham Express11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZWalking directions to Balham Express

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

Local councillors

Elizabeth Sophia Simos

South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Toby Hopkins

South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardSouth BalhamE05014020
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SpringfieldE02000949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 027BE01004545
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 9SL

Is SW12 9SL (Springfield) safe?

The area around SW12 9SL records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW12 9SL?

The median sale price around SW12 9SL in Springfield is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 9SL?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 9SL, including Ravenstone Primary School (Good), Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Eveline Day School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 9SL?

The closest station to SW12 9SL is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 164 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 9SL?

SW12 9SL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 9SL (Springfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW12 9SL is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elizabeth Sophia Simos (Labour Party) and Toby Hopkins (Labour Party).