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SW17 7BG

Balham High Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW17 7BG

Overview

Postcode SW17 7BG 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 very low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Tooting Bec West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SW17 7BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec West near SW17 7BG 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 Tooting Bec located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 7BG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.4 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.7 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
11,033.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
18.78(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.28(-36%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.01(-81%)
Burglary
5.26(-4%)
Other theft
4.51(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
71.1%
Other White
26
9.89%
Pakistani
8
3.04%
Irish
7
2.66%
Other Asian
6
2.28%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
69.81%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.55%
No qualifications
12
5.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
29.57%
Owns outright
22
19.13%
Other social rented
20
17.39%
Social rents from council
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

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 SW17 7BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 7BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025Flat A, 10, Ritherdon Road, London, SW17 8QDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
06 May 2026Flat 24, Moira Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AHFlatsLeasehold£405,000
16 Apr 2026Flat 16, Moira Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AHFlatsLeasehold£385,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 4, Moira Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AHFlatsLeasehold£375,000
10 Sept 2025Flat 5, Moira Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AHFlatsLeasehold£292,500

Schools

In the SW17 7BG postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 7BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEveline Day SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 7BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 7BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTesco Express279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miGastronom GourmetBalham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AAWalking directions to Gastronom Gourmet
0.2 miM&S Simply Food62-64 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7RHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 SW17 7BG, 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)Tooting Bec WestE02000951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 029BE01004488
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 7BG

Is SW17 7BG (Tooting Bec West) safe?

The area around SW17 7BG records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near SW17 7BG?

The median sale price around SW17 7BG in Tooting Bec West is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 7BG?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 7BG, including Eveline Day School, St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Ravenstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 7BG?

The closest station to SW17 7BG is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 322 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW17 7BG?

SW17 7BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 7BG (Tooting Bec West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 7BG 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).