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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Springfield is £97,695 per year. The nearest station is Balham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Nightingale Square.
Springfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Springfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Springfield is £97,695 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from SW12 9SL.
Springfield near SW12 9SL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nightingale Square | Small | Walking directions to Nightingale Square |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,310 up to £3,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 105 | £580,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,200,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,357,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW12 9SL postcode area, located within Springfield, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.1 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 |
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: 16/01/2026.