Postcode SW17 8JR 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 Common area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Tooting Bec Common is £81,000 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Tooting Bec Common is £81,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW17 8JR.
Tooting Bec Common near SW17 8JR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £612,000 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 | 107 | £560,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £2,000,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £1,075,000 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW17 8JR postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Food & Drink Store | 142-144 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BH | Walking directions to Food & Drink Store |
| 0.4 mi | Milan's | Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Milan's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.