Postcode SW17 8QD 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Tooting Bec East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec East is £86,538 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from SW17 8QD.
Tooting Bec East near SW17 8QD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Wandsworth Common | Southern | Walking directions to Wandsworth Common |
Based on 132 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 | 105 | £580,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £2,200,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £1,357,500 |
10 year median price trend in South Balham
In the SW17 8QD postcode area, located within Tooting Bec East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 219-221 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Gastronom Gourmet | Balham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AA | Walking directions to Gastronom Gourmet |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 62-64 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7RH | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.