Relocation report

Moving to SW12 Balham

SW12 scores 69/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 29).

Schools

100/100

Safety

68/100

Green

50/100

Family life

25/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from SW12

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo31 min
  • King's Cross40 min
  • Liverpool Street42 min
  • Canary Wharf50 min
  • Paddington46 min
  • Victoria32 min
Council tax

Council Tax in SW12 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where SW12 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Wandsworth£991
  • Lambeth£2,030

Moving to SW12 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SW12?
SW12 (Balham, Wandsworth) scores 69/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 29). Schools 100/100, safety 68/100, green space 50/100, family life 25/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from SW12?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 31 minutes to Waterloo (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in SW12?
Annual Band D council tax in SW12 is £991 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is SW12 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (68/100) and family infrastructure (25/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full SW12 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View SW12 family report