Balham
in Greater London of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.447 and -0.138 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 26' 49" and W -0° 8' 18"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:33 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 4:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Balham

Balham in Greater London (England) is located in United Kingdom a little south of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Balham is now 12:33 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Balham, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is London City Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Tower of London in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Camberwell, City of Westminster, London, Wandsworth and Croydon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 42 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 83% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

11°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Crowne Plaza LONDON - BATTERSEA

Address
1,4 mi
Bridges Wharf,Battersea
SW11 3BE London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chelsea Bridge Apartments

Address
2,2 mi
124 Prince of Wales Drive
SW8 4BJ London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


onefinestay - Clapham private homes

Address
0,5 mi
Various Addresses
London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa

Address
2,4 mi
Queenstown Road 354
SW8 4AE London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dolphin House

Address
2,7 mi
CHICHESTER STREET
SW1V 3LX London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express LONDON - VICTORIA

Address
3,0 mi
106-110 Belgrave Road
SW1V 2BJ LONDON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blades

Address
2,9 mi
Belgrave Road 122
SW1V 2BL London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Belgrave Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
9-13 Clapham Road
SW9 0JD London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


St. George's Pimlico

Address
2,9 mi
107 & 115 St. George's Drive
SW1V 4DA London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


St George's Pimlico Pimlico Hoteliers Ltd.

Address
2,9 mi
St. Georges Drive 107
SW1V 4DA London
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Northern line - Clapham South Arrival (29-12-2008)

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 20:01 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: TheDerbyTube

A train of 1995 Tube Stock arrives at the northbound platform of Clapham South station.


Laminate Flooring Fitters South London - 020 3322 7001 - South London Laminate Flooring Fitters

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 06:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Floor Installation London

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Sri Chimmony Self Transcendence 24hr race Tooting Bec London 17/18 oct 2009

Published: October 18, 2009
Length: 13:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ipdove

Video of some of the last few laps Sri Chimmony Self Transcendence 24hr race Tooting Bec 17th 18th October 2009. The Longest Distance was 147 miles run by Richard Quinnell.


Michael Hufton's 40th Birthdayoke at Tooting Bec Lido

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thisismyfilm1

The family & friends of Michael & Rozzi Hufton perform 'You're The One That I Want' from Grease at Michael's 40th birthday party at the iconic Tooting Bec Lido. By @GregBurke from www.thisismyfilm....


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Published: November 13, 2012
Length: 28:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Harrison

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London to Brighton BHF Bike Ride 16 June 2013 (part 1)

Published: June 18, 2013
Length: 35:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: san0designs

Early start for the Websense cycling team. They travel from Reading to Clapham Common for the 8am start, heading towards the finish at Brighton for the British Heart Foundation, charity cycle...


Brixton to Dulwich Common by car.

Published: November 02, 2012
Length: 14:15 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: theo harpik

theo harpik, http://youtu.be/u9P2D2srS4w Car journey, starting at Acre Lane, Brixton and ending at Dulwich Common, via Tulse Hill and the South Circular.


The Southern calling at Streatham Hill

Published: September 28, 2012
Length: 08:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrTrolleyharry

Aankomst en vertrek van een electrische trein van de "the Southern" van London Victoria station naar London Bridge, in het station van Streatham Hill. 2 augustus 2011. Let op de stroomrail...


Trans - Rock Steady (Live at The Windmill, Brixton)

Published: December 08, 2013
Length: 04:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nugazer

Trans performing Rock Steady. Recorded live at The Windmill, Brixton on December 7th 2013.


STREATHAM HILL STATION

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 27:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: retrorocker44

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Clapham Park

Clapham Park is an area in the Borough of Lambeth in London, to the south of central Clapham and west of Brixton. The original Clapham Park Estate was a speculative development by Thomas Cubitt, who bought 229 acres of Bleak Hall Farm in 1825, and marked out plots for building around the new, broad, tree-lined streets of Kings Avenue, Clarence Avenue, Poynders Road and Atkins Road.

Located at 51.4539, -0.135556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lambeth

Metropolitan Community Church London

Metropolitan Community Church London (MCC London) was the first Metropolitan Community Church congregation in Europe and the first one chartered out of the United States. The congregation was founded in 1973 as Fellowship of Christ the Liberator and soon after affiliated with MCC and changed their name, they went on to occupy a location on Sistova Road, in the Balham neighbourhood of South London.

Located at 51.4438, -0.147243 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metropolitan Community Churches, LGBT churches in England, LGBT culture in London

Hyde farm estate

The Hyde Farm Estate is a residential area situated in Balham, a district of south London, in the United Kingdom. Its boundaties are: to the south Emmanuel Road; to the east: Radbourne Road; to the north: Hydethorpe Road; and to the west: Cavendish Road. The estate was originally one large medieval field of some sixty acres. The area was known as the Hyde during the Middle Ages, and later as Hydefield.

Located at 51.444, -0.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lambeth

Saint Francis Xavier College (England)

Saint Francis Xavier College is a Roman Catholic Sixth Form College. It is located on the borders of Clapham and Balham close to Clapham South tube station, London. It offers courses for 16-19 year olds, as well as Adult Education classes. The college is named after Saint Francis Xavier. Stella Flannery is the current principal. The college introduced the International Baccalaureate (IB) in September 2010.

Located at 51.4517, -0.149167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Wandsworth, Sixth form colleges in London, Learning and Skills Beacons, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United Kingdom

Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a successful independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, situated in south London. The school was founded in 1887 by the Girls' Public Day School Company, which aimed to establish schools for girls of all classes by providing a high standard of academic, moral and religious education. The Head Master is Dr Millan Sachania, a music scholar and late Bachelor Scholar of Christ's College, Cambridge, where he attained Double First Class Honours.

Located at 51.4351, -0.1381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Independent girls' schools in London, Schools of the Girls' Day School Trust, Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association, Educational institutions established in 1887, Independent schools in Lambeth, 1887 establishments in England

South London Hospital for Women and Children

The South London Hospital for Women and Children was a general hospital treating women and children on Clapham Common in London, UK. It was also known as the South London Hospital for Women and the South London Women's Hospital. Founded by Eleanor Davies-Colley and Maud Chadburn in 1912, it always employed an all-woman staff. It closed in 1984.

Located at 51.4531, -0.146944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1912 establishments in England, Hospitals in London, Defunct hospitals in London

Lambeth College

Lambeth College is a Further Education college in the London Borough of Lambeth. It was formed in 1992 from three former institutions - Vauxhall College, Brixton College of Further Education, and South London College.

Located at 51.4586, -0.14098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Further education colleges in London, Education in Lambeth

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clapham

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic primary school in Crescent Lane, Clapham, South London, England. The school maintains strong links with St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Clapham, after which it was named.

Located at 51.4592, -0.137778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Lambeth, Roman Catholic primary schools in the Archdiocese of Southwark

Brixton Hill (ward)

Brixton Hill ward is an administrative division of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. It contains part of the road known as Brixton Hill. It contains Brixton prison and the Brixton centre of Lambeth College. Brixton Hill ward is located in the Streatham Parliamentary constituency.

Located at 51.453, -0.126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Lambeth

Clapham Common (ward)

Clapham Common is an administrative division of the London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom. The ward contains stretches South from Clapham Park Road to the boundary with Wandsworth at Balham Hill. It contains roads such as the A24 Clapham Common Southside and Abbeville Road. Approximately one third of the area of ward is taken up with Clapham Common. The ward is located in the Streatham parliamentary constituency.

Located at 51.457, -0.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Lambeth

Thornton (ward)

Thornton ward is an administrative division of the London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom. The ward comprises the communities of Clapham Park and the Hyde Farm Estate. The ward shares the borough's western boundary with Wandsworth along Cavendish Road and Emmanuel Road alongside Tooting Bec Common. The south eastern boundary then continues along Emmanuel Road and New Park Road to the A205 South Circular Road.

Located at 51.445, -0.136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wards of Lambeth

Msizi Africa

Msizi Africa is an international charitable organisation set up by Lucy Caslon in 2007. Msizi means 'helper' in Zulu. The charity, based in South London and originally named Mants'ase Children's Home UK, is registered with the UK Charity commission and provides about thousand children in Lesotho, South Africa and Tanzania with nutritious food and shelter.

Located at 51.4429, -0.127915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International charities, Charities based in London, Children's charities based in England, Health charities in the United Kingdom, Health in Lesotho, Health in South Africa

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Pimlico: A23 Streatham Hill/Sternhold Ave, Pimlico (source)

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Pimlico: Clapham Common Southside, Pimlico (source)

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Wandsworth: Balham Hill/Yukon Rd, Wandsworth (source)

capture of the webcam Pimlico: A205 Poynders Rd/Kings Ave

Pimlico: A205 Poynders Rd/Kings Ave, Pimlico (source)

capture of the webcam Wandsworth: Balham High Rd/Caistor Rd

Wandsworth: Balham High Rd/Caistor Rd, Wandsworth (source)

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