About Balham

Balham is a town in Lambeth, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Upper Tooting and Clapham Park.

School Ratings in Balham

Balham is served by 746 schools. Henry Cavendish Primary School and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Balham

Property prices average £863K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £581K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Balham

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Balham, with 489 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Balham

Balham falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Balham

Most properties in Balham can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,190 sales

Average Price £863K
£1K — £19M
Detached £1.84M 48
Semi £1.61M 315
Terraced £1.23M 1,548
Flat £581K 3,076

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

331 Primary
80 Secondary
335 Other
Balham Nursery School and Children's Centre 163 yards Balham Nursery School Nursery 163 yards Chestnut Grove Academy Secondary Good 0.2 miles Hornsby House School 0.2 miles Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Alderbrook Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Ravenstone Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Oak Lodge School Good 0.3 miles La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Secondary Outstanding 0.4 miles St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College 16 plus Good 0.4 miles Henry Cavendish Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Balham IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Balham among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
7/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
2/10
7,085 Children (0-15) 15%
36,521 Working Age 76%
6,366 Older (60+) 13%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 21.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 26.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Balham 2,401 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Balham is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

589 Violence & Sexual Offences
489 Anti-Social Behaviour
227 Vehicle Crime
212 Other Theft
162 Shoplifting
137 Criminal Damage & Arson
105 Theft from Person
101 Robbery
99 Public Order
97 Burglary
88 Drugs
50 Bicycle Theft
28 Other Crime
17 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Balham Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Balham Train Station 0.2 miles
Wandsworth Common Train Station 0.5 miles
Streatham Hill Train Station 1.2 miles
Clapham Junction Train Station 1.5 miles
Earlsfield Train Station 1.5 miles
Clapham High Street Train Station 1.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Tooting 0.9 miles Clapham Park 0.9 miles Earlsfield 1.2 miles Streatham Hill 1.2 miles Summerstown 1.4 miles Tooting Graveney 1.4 miles Streatham Park 1.4 miles Clapham 1.4 miles Stockwell 1.8 miles Streatham 1.8 miles Southfields 1.9 miles Tulse Hill 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Lambeth
Ward Clapham Park
Constituency Streatham
Parish Lambeth, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Balham 4 people

Captain Sensible
Singer
British singer, guitarist and bassist
Frank Hodge
Badminton player
badminton player
Healey Willan
Composer
Anglo-Canadian composer and organist
Junior Mendes
Association football player
English footballer (born 1976)

Streets in SW12 30 shown View all streets

Adelina Mews 1 Ainslie Walk 1 Airedale Road 2 Alderbrook Road 8 Anfield Close 2 Atkins Road 11 Badminton Road 2 Balham Grove 26 Balham High Road 20 Balham Hill 14 Balham New Road 3 Balham Park Road 11 Balham Station Road 2 Bedford Hill 19 Beira Street 1 Bellamy Street 3 Belthorn Crescent 7 Birkwood Close 1 Blandfield Road 2 Boundaries Road 12 Bracken Avenue 2 Brierley Road 2 Burnbury Road 5 Bushey Down 2 Byrne Road 5 Caister Mews 1 Caistor Road 2 Calbourne Road 5 Cambray Road 4 Cathles Road 5

Postcodes in SW12 50 shown View all postcodes

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