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Area insights about Balham, ward

Locals say

8.7Very Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
8.5
Green spaces
9.3
Prosperity
10.0
Safety
10.0
High street / Retail amenities
7.8
Transport links
9.3
Local community
7.0
Schools
n/a
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Highlights from resident reviews

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  • "Balham offers safe and pleasant vibes"
  • "Plenty of great places to eat and drink in Balham"
  • "Balham needs more diversity"
  • "Balham is the reviewer's favorite place in London"
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Data says

Income

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Includes wealthy areas 9/10 - 10/10

Deprivation

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Composed of non-deprived areas by 82%

Medium crime rate 5/10

Main ethnic group
White British 59%
Main religion
No Religion 43%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 48%
Main household type
People living alone 28%
Balham (ward)
Average for London

Noise

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  • 18.6% of the area is affected by Traffic noise

Transport

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Amenities

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Food stores 10+

  • Aldi supermarket
  • Co-op Food supermarket
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food supermarket

Schools 7 mainstream schools

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Flood risk

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Contains areas that are at risk of flood

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