Postcode SW17 7BD is located in a major urban area, within the South Balham ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Tooting Bec West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from SW17 7BD.
Tooting Bec West near SW17 7BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,900,879 | £845 |
| Terraced | 30 | £1,275,000 | £865 |
| Flats | 97 | £577,500 | £793 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 7BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2025 | 277A, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BD | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat B, 31, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 23B, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £610,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 65, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat C, 3, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 |
In the SW17 7BD postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 7BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Gastronom Gourmet | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AA | Walking directions to Gastronom Gourmet |
| 0.1 mi | Tolian's | 4-8 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7PG | Walking directions to Tolian's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW17 7BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Sophia Simos
South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026
Toby Hopkins
South Balham - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW17 7BD records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW17 7BD in Tooting Bec West is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW17 7BD, including St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Eveline Day School and Fircroft Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW17 7BD is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 177 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW17 7BD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 7BD 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).