Area Information for Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN

Summary Back to Top

Balham High Road in Wandsworth is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Balham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Battersea. This page combines information for the address Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SW12 9BN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wandsworth
Ward Balham
Constituency Battersea * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN:

Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9AR
Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9AS
Holbeach Mews, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9QX
Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9ET
Bedford Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9RG
Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW12 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (4 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in Balham High Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 9
Terraced 32
Flat (Purpose-Built) 66
Flat (Converted) 41
Residence in Commercial Building 18
Total 170
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 16
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 90
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 1
Total 171

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 54
Two People 65
Three People 28
Four People 13
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 1
8+ People 5
Total 171

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 54
Family Household 74
Other Household 43
Total 171

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 111
Deprived In One Dimension 40
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 172

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Battersea constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 187
Female 211
Total 398

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 33
5-9 12
10-14 7
15-19 8
20-24 30
25-29 88
30-34 84
35-39 49
40-44 34
45-49 11
50-54 15
55-59 7
60-64 4
65-69 11
70-74 2
75-79 2
80-84 2
85+ 2
Total 401

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SW12 9BN there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 55% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 217
Married 106
Separated 10
Divorced 11
Widowed 4
Total 348

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 257
Good 113
Fair 21
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 396

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Balham High Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 77% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 267
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 19
Other 7
Total 347

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 69% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 275
Mixed Ethnicity 28
Indian 35
Pakistani 19
Chinese 5
Other Asian 4
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 2
Other Black/African/Caribbean 8
Arab 1
Other 15
Total 399

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 264
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 16
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 23
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 26
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 12
Total 398

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 264
10+ Years 60
5-10 Years 32
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 398

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW12 9BN.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 292
Republic of Ireland 10
European Union 49
Rest of Europe 9
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 8
Central and South America 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 8

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 181
Christian 121
Buddhist 0
Hindu 5
Jewish 3
Muslim 21
Sikh 5
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 62
Total 399

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Balham ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 64% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 223
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 14
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 33
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 10
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 20
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 10
Total 347

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 52
Professional Occupations 88
Associate Professional Occupations 64
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 27
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 6
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 284

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 125
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 75
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 35
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 42
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 17
Total 347

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN is within the Balham policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Balham High Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Balham
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wandsworth. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW12 9BN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest railway station is Balham, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Balham 230 yards
Wandsworth Common half a mile
Streatham Hill 1.1 miles
Clapham Junction 1.5 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 1.6 miles
Earlsfield 1.6 miles
Clapham High Street 1.6 miles
Tooting 1.8 miles
Wandsworth Road 1.8 miles
Wandsworth Town 1.9 miles
Streatham Common 1.9 miles
Tulse Hill 2 miles
Brixton 2.1 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 2.1 miles
Haydons Road 2.1 miles
Herne Hill 2.2 miles
Battersea Park 2.2 miles
West Norwood 2.3 miles
Imperial Wharf 2.4 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest Tube station is Balham, approximately 230 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School, approximately 410 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 410 yards
    
Ravenstone Primary School 450 yards
    
Alderbrook Primary School 470 yards
    
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School 520 yards
    
Henry Cavendish Primary School 690 yards
    
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 760 yards
    
Rutherford House School 770 yards
    
Telferscot Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Bede's Catholic Infant School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Chestnut Grove Academy, approximately 290 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chestnut Grove Academy 290 yards
    
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School 760 yards
    
Ernest Bevin Academy 0.9 miles
    
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 0.9 miles  
The Elms Academy 1 mile
    
Al Risalah Secondary School 1 mile  
Harris Academy Clapham 1 mile
    
Ark Bolingbroke Academy 1 mile
    
Burntwood School 1.3 miles
    
Graveney School 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Open Door Surgery, approximately 370 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Dental Clinique, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Springfield University Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Balham High Road, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9BN. The nearest is Boots Opticians Balham, approximately 90 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SW12 9BN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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