South Balham
South Balham neighbourhood data at a glance
This public area guide compares South Balham in Wandsworth using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is South Balham a good place to live?
South Balham has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wandsworth below.
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South Balham at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
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Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in South Balham
Crime rate
Crime rate
13.84 per 1,000 people
Percentile
59th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in South Balham
House prices
Average sold price
£588,246
Percentile
93rd percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in South Balham
Flood risk in South Balham
Transport in South Balham
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is South Balham a good place to live?
South Balham has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Balham safe?
South Balham ranks in the 59th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Balham?
The average sold price is £588,246, with house prices in the 93rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in South Balham?
Schools rank in the 39th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Balham?
Nearby public profiles include Lavender in Wandsworth and Windlesham & Chobham in Surrey Heath.
