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Sub-area · Balham · Wandsworth · London

Living in Wandsworth 021D

Part of Balham · 1,541 residents

Wandsworth 021D is a sub-area in Balham, Wandsworth that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £2,593 a month, up 4.2% on the year, with council tax in band G adding roughly £86/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (83rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£2,593+4.2%
vs last year
Liveability
73/100
Composite score
Safety
92/100
Higher is safer
Transport
96/100
Transit + walk
Schools
93/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1820%
18–3431%
35–4922%
50–6417%
65+10%
Population1,541
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied66%
Private rent25%
Social rent8%
Flats42%
Terraced49%
Semi-detached8%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person22%Couple with children26%Lone parent6%Other15%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 30.30
White83%Asian5%Black5%Mixed5%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian45%Muslim3%No religion44%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK74%
Born outside UK26%
General health (self-reported)
Good92%Fair6%Bad2%
Disability prevalence9%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above75%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications7%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Wandsworth 021D?

Wandsworth 021D sits inside Balham, part of the wider Wandsworth council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Wandsworth 021D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Wandsworth 021D?
The median monthly rent across Wandsworth 021D is £2,593.
How safe is Wandsworth 021D?
Wandsworth 021D has a safety score of 92/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Wandsworth 021D?
Transport score: 96/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Wandsworth 021D part of?
Wandsworth 021D sits inside the Balham neighbourhood, in Wandsworth, London.