Postcode report
SW4 9AT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SW4 9AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW4 9AT is a postcode in Balham, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW4 9AT, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW4 9AT are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW4 9AT is based on Wandsworth 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,819 residents, 10,736 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SW4 9AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £643k from 61 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW4 9AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW4 9AT by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW4 9AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 56 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW4 9AT
Is SW4 9AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW4 9AT?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW4 9AT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW4 9AT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW4 9AT?
LocaleIQ matched SW4 9AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW4 9AT?
The latest median sold price is £643k based on 61 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW4 9AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 56 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.