Postcode SW17 8BS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Tooting Bec West is £75,300 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Tooting Bec West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec West has a high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Tooting Bec West is £75,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from SW17 8BS.
Tooting Bec West near SW17 8BS 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tooting Broadway | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Broadway |
Based on 147 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 | 116 | £565,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,800,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £1,307,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW17 8BS postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Gastronom Gourmet | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AA | Walking directions to Gastronom Gourmet |
| 0.1 mi | Tooting Arena | 6-8 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7PG | Walking directions to Tooting Arena |
| 0.2 mi | Benett’s Convenience Store | Foulser Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7TR | Walking directions to Benett’s Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.