Postcode SW17 8RE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 54.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW17 8RE.
Tooting Bec West near SW17 8RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in South Balham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,310 up to £4,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £910,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £550,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,800,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £1,480,000 |
10 years price trend in South Balham
In the SW17 8RE postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.