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SW17 8JH

Elmbourne Road

South Balham

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Detailed insights for SW17 8JH

Overview

Postcode SW17 8JH 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 low crime levels, with around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% 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 Tooting Bec, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Tooting Bec East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tooting Bec East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.3%

Approximately 27.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from SW17 8JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting Bec East near SW17 8JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 8JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.7 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.8 mi

3

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Broadway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW17 8JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTooting Bec CommonLargeWalking directions to Tooting Bec Common

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
16,639.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.13(-47%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.42(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-55%)
Other theft
2.57(-78%)
Vehicle crime
2.57(-73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
65.55%
Other White
23
11%
Caribbean
21
10.05%
Indian
6
2.87%
Irish
5
2.39%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
60.67%
No qualifications
18
10.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.99%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
35.35%
Other social rented
24
24.24%
Owns with a mortgage
20
20.2%
Owns outright
12
12.12%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.05%
Total households: 99

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 8JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 8JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 2025Flat 4, 86, Elmbourne Road, London, SW17 8JHFlatsLeasehold£450,000
15 Oct 202564, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RUOtherFreehold£780,000
12 Jun 202578, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RUTerracedFreehold£2,075,000
27 Mar 2025176, Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BNFlatsLeasehold£440,550
16 Oct 2025105, Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RNOtherLeasehold£435,000

Schools

In the SW17 8JH postcode area, located within Tooting Bec East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 8JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHillbrook SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableAl Risalah Boys' SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 8JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFood Store142-144 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BHWalking directions to Food Store
0.2 miSainsbury's Local43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miPremierFranciscan Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8DSWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miTesco Express279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGastronom GourmetBalham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AAWalking directions to Gastronom Gourmet

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 8JH, 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 030AE01004482
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 8JH

Is SW17 8JH (Tooting Bec East) safe?

The area around SW17 8JH records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8JH?

The median sale price around SW17 8JH 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 8JH?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 8JH, including St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Hillbrook School (Outstanding) and Al Risalah Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 8JH?

The closest station to SW17 8JH is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 529 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW17 8JH?

SW17 8JH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,137 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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