Your D&G Guide to Balham

Balham Area Guide

The Balham Property Market                                                                                                                                                           House-hunters in search of upmarket restaurants, coffee bars, independent butchers, patisseries, delis and a farmers’ market will find that property in the Balham area opens up a world of choice. Buying or renting Balham property places residents in the much sought-after “Gateway to the South”, stretching from the fringes of Clapham South to the edges of Streatham and Tooting. Renowned estate agents Douglas & Gordon have seen the area go through a transformation in recent years, making property for sale in Balham highly desirable.

From young professionals who benefit from the excellent transport links into the city, to families enjoying the low crime rate and reputable local schools, our Balham estate agent serves a variety of clients who recognise the district’s appeal. Wandsworth (SW12) is also known to be London’s leafiest borough, and the 1600+ acres of green space surrounding Balham properties is yet another reason for its popularity.

Toby Turnage, sales manager of Douglas & Gordon’s Balham estate agency, says that whether you’re shopping for a flat or house for sale in Balham, you’ll be spoilt for choice; there is a wide range of Balham properties available. “Most of the property for sale consists of Victorian terraced houses, and converted and purpose-built maisonettes and mansion flats, some of them art deco, so there is something for everyone” says Toby. The property prices in the area also reflect this diversity; a one-bedroom flat for sale in Balham starts at £280,000 while a five-bedroom house on Ramsden Road could sell for up to £1.75 million.

Balham property prices, particularly those in the popular “Nightingale Triangle”, skyrocketed in recent years, increasing by 20-30%. However, Balham’s Douglas & Gordon estate agents have no problem shifting property in this popular neighbourhood, which many buyers find to be more affordable than Abbeville Village or property “Between the Commons”.

Renting Property in Balham
Letting agents in Balham are able to offer a diverse range of rental accommodation; property for rent in Balham could range from a flat at Du Cane Court, Europe’s largest private apartment block, to a large family property in the Nightingale Triangle, near Wandsworth Common. Annabel Hay, Douglas & Gordon’s local lettings manager, says, “Balham used to be far cheaper than Battersea, but it’s catching up quickly as people realise what a fantastic area it is to live in.” Choosing London apartments for rent in Balham gives tenants easy access to fashionable bars and restaurants, as well as the local Commons. A house for rent in Balham also means access to brilliant transport links into the city and West End, making Balham property highly attractive to a growing number of tenants. Speak to Balham’s most innovative estate agents today and you could be one of the neighbourhood’s happy new residents!

Shopping & Food

Balham offers plenty of shops, bars and cafes – there are plenty of places you can go for a relaxing Sunday brunch!

Culture & Leisure

Balham’s local cinema is a great place to enjoy a drink and take in a movie. If you’re into the latest music, you’ll love the Bedford Pub, which regularly showcases up-and-coming musicians with live gigs. The Balham Leisure Centre offers great sports facilities, and the wide open spaces of the local Commons are an added advantage for local families and schools looking for the perfect place to enjoy games and sports.

Balham offers a wide variety of services, including a NHS dentist at the top of Balham Hill and the nearby St Georges hospital, which is highly regarded. The NHS Balham Health Centre also runs a convenient “drop in clinic”.

Transport links from Balham are well-placed, with two different options for the Northern Line and Main Line running from Balham Station, through Wandsworth Common, and all the way into Victoria – taking a total of 20 minutes.