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SW17 8AN

Elmfield Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW17 8AN

Overview

Postcode SW17 8AN 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 East area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,320 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tooting Bec East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from SW17 8AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec East near SW17 8AN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 8AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.5 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.6 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
537
Population density
9,981.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.93(+270%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.62(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.66(-12%)
Other theft
20.77(+82%)
Burglary
17.89(+227%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
54.6%
Other White
73
13.7%
Pakistani
32
6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
3.56%
Irish
18
3.38%
Total population: 533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
377
77.73%
Level 3 (A level)
38
7.84%
No qualifications
30
6.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
2.68%
Other
13
2.68%
Total 16+ residents: 485

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
130
55.56%
Owns with a mortgage
51
21.79%
Other social rented
24
10.26%
Owns outright
19
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.42%
Total households: 234

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 8AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 8AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 20261, Elmfield Mansions, Elmfield Road, London, SW17 8AAFlatsLeasehold£640,000
22 May 202620, Elmfield Mansions, Elmfield Road, London, SW17 8AAFlatsLeasehold£652,749
28 Mar 202526, Elmfield Mansions, Elmfield Road, London, SW17 8AAFlatsLeasehold£625,000
02 Dec 202566, Cheriton Square, London, SW17 8AETerracedFreehold£1,847,775
12 Sept 202533, Cheriton Square, London, SW17 8AESemi-DetachedFreehold£1,230,000

Schools

In the SW17 8AN postcode area, located within Tooting Bec East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 8AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRavenstone Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableEveline Day SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryTrinity St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 8AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBalham Express11 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZWalking directions to Balham Express
0.2 miMilan'sBedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Milan's
0.2 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miAldi163-165 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AUWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQWalking directions to Tesco 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 SW17 8AN, 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 EastE02000952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 030BE01004485
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 8AN

Is SW17 8AN (Tooting Bec East) safe?

The area around SW17 8AN records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW17 8AN?

The median sale price around SW17 8AN in Tooting Bec East is £626,500 (about £814 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 8AN?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 8AN, including Ravenstone Primary School (Good), Eveline Day School and Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 8AN?

The closest station to SW17 8AN is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 266 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW17 8AN?

SW17 8AN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,320 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 8AN (Tooting Bec East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 8AN 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).