Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW12 (Balham): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW12 (Balham) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £700,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 0.8% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 15 schools with an SW12 postcode, and the nearest stations include Balham, Clapham South and Wandsworth Common.
House prices in SW12
449 homes sold in SW12 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £700,000. That's 0.8% higher than the 12 months before (£694,500).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 297 | £595,000 |
| Terraced houses | 116 | £1,269,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 24 | £1,607,250 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | 4 Balham New Road, SW12 9PG | Terraced | £837,500 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 129 Larch Close, SW12 9SX | Flat | £410,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 31 Hillgate Place, SW12 9ES | Flat | £485,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 63 Honeybrook Road, SW12 0DL | Terraced | £1,325,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 215 Cavendish Road, SW12 0BP | Terraced | £962,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 32 Linnet Mews, SW12 8JE | Terraced | £685,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 14 Linnet Mews, SW12 8JE | Terraced | £682,700 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 36 Ormeley Road, SW12 9QE | Terraced | £1,485,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Flat 1, 51 Cavendish Road, SW12 0BL | Flat | £275,629 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 15a Burnbury Road, SW12 0EQ | Flat | £705,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW12
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16% |
| Vehicle crime | 11% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 29 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW12 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,040 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW12
15 open schools have an SW12 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 48 |
Primary schools (7)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 873 |
| Telferscot Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 436 |
| Ravenstone Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 283 |
| Alderbrook Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 216 |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 5-11 | 197 |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 143 |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 2-11 | 103 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Academy | Academy converter | 11-19 | 1327 |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 1197 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Further education | 16-19 |
Special and other schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby House School | Other independent school | 4-11 | 433 |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls Christian | Other independent school | 3-13 | 321 |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | Other independent school | 0-11 | 191 |
| Oak Lodge School | Community special school | 10-19 | 96 |
Stations near SW12
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Balham | 0.3 mi |
| Clapham South | 0.5 mi |
| Wandsworth Common | 0.6 mi |
| Tooting Bec | 0.9 mi |
Council and wards
SW12 is covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth. Wards include Balham, Clapham Common & Abbeville, Clapham Park, Northcote, South Balham, Streatham Hill West & Thornton and Trinity.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW12 a safe area to live?
SW12 (Balham) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 127 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was shoplifting. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW12?
The median sale price in SW12 (Balham) was £700,000 across 449 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 0.8% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW12?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW12 are Balham (0.3 mi), Clapham South (0.5 mi), Wandsworth Common (0.6 mi) and Tooting Bec (0.9 mi).
How many schools are there in SW12?
There are 15 open schools with an SW12 postcode, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW12?
SW12 is covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.