Balham High Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9BN is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9QX, SW12 9RG, SW12 9BW, SW12 9AU, SW12 9RQ, SW12 9DS, SW12 9RZ, SW12 8QX, SW12 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 9BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 53% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW12 9BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.8% | 62.4% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 28.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66% | 64.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 28.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW12 9BN this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 76.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 76.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 74% | 68.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 66.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 66.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 66.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 15.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.5% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balham High Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Balham High Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 325th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 - 152 Balham High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,000,000 | 2021-09-17 | £18,628,218 |
| 154 Balham High Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-03-03 | £9,342 |
| 156 Balham High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-10-31 | £362,650 |
| 156 Balham High Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1998-02-27 | £466,988 |
SW12 9BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW12 9BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 223 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 73 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee | 129 Balham High Road, London | 40 yd | |
| 1910 | 3 Ramsden Road, London | 45 yd | |
| Paulas Bakery and Restaurant | 1 Ramsden Road, London | 47 yd | |
| FREAK 1 LIMITED | 1 Ramsden Road, London | 47 yd | |
| Korean Pocha / The Umi | 4 Bedford Hill, London | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 51 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 66 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 143 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 194 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tian Tsin | 5 Ramsden Road, London | 44 yd | |
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 81 yd | |
| The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com | 89 Balham High Road, London | 126 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 129 yd | |
| The Kebab Company | 85 Balham High Road, London | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 117 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 176 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 443 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 441 yd | |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.