SW17 8RP
Drakefield Road, Balham
- Victorian family home
- Circa 3000 sq.ft
- South facing garden
- Heaver estate
- Potential to extend
- Energy rating: D
A charming Victorian family home laid out over four storeys and boasting just shy of 3000 sq.ft of living space. The property has been well maintained by the current owners whilst preserving a wealth of original features and benefits from a mature south facing garden.
Drakefield Road is a popular tree-lined road which runs through the heart of the Heaver Estate connecting Tooting Bec Common to Balham High Road. Residents benefit from easy access to an array of local amenities including the shops, bars and restaurants of Tooting Bec, Balham and all that lies between the two. There are a number of outstanding schools in the local vicinity and great transport links into the city via the Northern Line and Southern Rail.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
How the asking price has moved
Prices, costs and what's nearby
What homes within 400 m sold for since Nov 2023, by type. Source: HM Land Registry.
Most recent sales
| Address | Sold price | Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A, 31, 31 LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £825,000 | Sep 2026 | Flat | 50 m |
| Flat 3, 17, 17 LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £444,000 | Aug 2026 | Flat | 50 m |
| 51A LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £726,000 | May 2026 | Flat | 50 m |
| 41A DRAKEFIELD ROAD, SW17 8RT | £810,000 | May 2026 | Terraced | 40 m |
| Flat C, 6, 6 HURON ROAD, SW17 8RB | £380,000 | Apr 2026 | Flat | 170 m |
| 12 HURON ROAD, SW17 8RB | £1,530,000 | Mar 2026 | Terraced | 170 m |
| Flat B, 31, 31 LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £325,000 | Mar 2026 | Flat | 50 m |
| 28A LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RW | £122,006 | Mar 2026 | Flat | 80 m |
| 8 WHEATLANDS ROAD, SW17 8BB | £736,100 | Feb 2026 | Flat | 180 m |
| 45 LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £1,765,000 | Feb 2026 | Terraced | 50 m |
| Flat 4, 275A, 275A BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7BD | £276,000 | Jan 2026 | Flat | 160 m |
| 5 NETHERFIELD ROAD, SW17 8AZ | £941,360 | Jan 2026 | Flat | 190 m |
| 23B LOUISVILLE ROAD, SW17 8RL | £610,000 | Oct 2025 | Flat | 50 m |
| Flat 3, 25, 25 TOOTING BEC ROAD, SW17 8BY | £475,000 | Oct 2025 | Flat | 120 m |
| Flat 3, 7, 7 DRAKEFIELD ROAD, SW17 8RT | £585,000 | Sep 2025 | Flat | 40 m |
How the average price of terraced houses in Wandsworth has moved, compared with London overall.
Monthly asking rents for homes advertised within 400 m in the last 3 months, by bedrooms.
Based on the asking price of £2,050,000. Adjust the figures to match your own deposit and rate.
For illustration only — not a mortgage offer or financial advice. Actual repayments depend on your lender, credit profile and product fees.
The closest stations, schools and grocery shops to this home. Straight-line distance, not walking route.
Stations
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Tooting BecNorthern270 m
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BalhamNorthern840 m
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Tooting BroadwayNorthern1.3 km
Schools
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary State Ages 4–11120 m
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Rutherford House SchoolPrimary Free school Ages 4–11350 m
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Eveline Day SchoolIndependent Ages 2–11490 m
Distance is not catchment. Check admissions with the school or local council. Source: DfE Get Information About Schools.
Groceries
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Sainsbury's LocalConvenience store120 m
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Tesco ExpressConvenience store160 m
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Tolian'sSupermarket310 m
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors.