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Balham

Area · Inner London

A
schoolsA+
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £710,664

  • all dwelling types£710,664
  • terraced house prices£1,251,650
  • semi-detached house prices£1,478,019
  • flats and maisonettes prices£574,487

Safety

Crime level: below average

Crimes per 1,000: 78

Schools

    Transport

    • Balham (Northern)
    • Tooting Bec (Northern)
    • Clapham South (Northern)
    • Tooting Broadway (Northern)
    • Clapham Common (Northern)

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksArts & craftsCoffee in the parkBabychinosVillage lifeHighly educated

    FAQ

    Q: Is Balham a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Balham is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in London. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Q: How safe is Balham?
A: Balham has a below average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 78 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 28% below the Inner London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Balham?
A: Balham has 109 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Iqra Primary School, La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School and Ravenstone Primary School. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Balham?
A: The majority of residents in Balham identify as White (British) (58%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (71%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.