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SW17 7HD

Balham High Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW17 7HD

Overview

Postcode SW17 7HD 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Tooting Bec West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from SW17 7HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec West near SW17 7HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 7HD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.6 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
297
Population density
10,879.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
48.78(+82%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.73(-33%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
Other theft
8.54(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
63.51%
Other White
47
15.88%
Indian
17
5.74%
Irish
15
5.07%
African
4
1.35%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
217
78.91%
Level 3 (A level)
24
8.73%
No qualifications
12
4.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
2.91%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
54.68%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Owns outright
18
12.95%
Other social rented
6
4.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

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 7HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 7HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2025Flat A, 32A, Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BDFlatsLeasehold£402,500
29 Oct 2025Apartment 3, 25, Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BYFlatsLeasehold£475,000
20 Jun 2025Apartment 11, 25, Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BYFlatsLeasehold£486,300
09 Apr 2025277A, Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BDFlatsLeasehold£325,000
11 Jul 202541A, Stapleton Road, London, SW17 8BAFlatsLeasehold£912,000

Schools

In the SW17 7HD 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 7HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHillbrook SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFircroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 7HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 miGastronom GourmetBalham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AAWalking directions to Gastronom Gourmet
0.1 miSainsbury's Local43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTolian's4-8 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7PGWalking directions to Tolian's
0.1 miBenett’s Convenience StoreFoulser Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7TRWalking directions to Benett’s Convenience Store

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 7HD, 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 029AE01004481
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 7HD

Is SW17 7HD (Tooting Bec West) safe?

The area around SW17 7HD 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.

What is the average house price near SW17 7HD?

The median sale price around SW17 7HD 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 7HD?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 7HD, including St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Hillbrook School (Outstanding) and Fircroft Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 7HD?

The closest station to SW17 7HD is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 90 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW17 7HD?

SW17 7HD 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).

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

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