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About Balham
Balham is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SW12 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Upper Tooting and Clapham Park.
Around 32,576 people live in Balham, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Balham sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Balham
Balham is served by 749 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 £853K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £586K.
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 706 incidents logged in May 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.
Healthcare in Balham
There are 151 GP surgeries within three miles of Balham, the nearest being Open Door Surgery (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Balham
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Property Prices 4,927 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SW12 postcode area.
Household Income in Balham ONS 2023
The average total household income in Balham is approximately £94,812 a year before tax, 71% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £63,431. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £63,431.
Businesses in Balham ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,389 active businesses based in Balham, around 43 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Balham 2,747 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Balham
Of the 13,797 households in and around Balham, 50% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 36% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Balham.