--- description: Balham Library has no dedicated car park. Park on Ramsden Road or book nearby spaces, with Balham tube station 260 yd away and a 3 min walk. title: Parking Near Balham Library, Wandsworth Common | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-8b8d57e0.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Balham Library, Wandsworth Common Landmark Parking · Wandsworth Common, England · Balham Library Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 18 Ramsden Road [Airport Parking (LCY)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lcy) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/wandsworth-common) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/wandsworth-common) Where Can I Park for Balham Library? Balham Library has no dedicated car park, so the most direct option is standard on-street parking on Ramsden Road, which also has a Blue Badge bay for eligible visitors. For a more predictable arrival, a reserved off-street space may help. Balham tube station is 260 yd away and a 3 min walk from the library. Listen to article 5:44 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
18 Ramsden Road
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking at Waitrose Balham, London SW12, 40 yd (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Balham tube station, 260 yd (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Wandsworth Common [Affordable Parking at Waitrose Balham, London SW12 £10.00/hr 40 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-at-waitrose-balham-london-sw12-113411) [Reliable Stashbee Parking in Balham, South London £70.00/mo 259 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/balham/reliable-stashbee-parking-balham-south-london-103670) [Convenient Parking Space in Balham - Childbert Rd £12.00/day 314 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/balham/convenient-parking-space-in-balham-childbert-rd-117187) [Affordable Parking in Access Paddington, SW12 £10.30/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-in-access-paddington-sw12-109606) [Convenient Parking Space at Clarence Mews, SW12 £90.00/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-space-at-clarence-mews-sw12-117575) [Secure Covered Garage Space in SW12, London £200.00/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-covered-garage-space-sw12-london-189572) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Shelves of books in a public library](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-library-8b8d57e0.webp) Shelves of books in a public library Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@aboodi) / aboodi vesakaran ## Parking at Balham Library on Ramsden Road Balham Library has no dedicated car park, so drivers should plan around the surrounding streets rather than expecting an off-street facility at the building (AccessAble). Standard parking is available on Ramsden Road, with an on-street Blue Badge bay for eligible visitors (AccessAble). The library is at 18 Ramsden Road, near Wandsworth Common. The council lists Balham at 16 Ramsden Road as a permit-issuing library, with permit sales available by appointment only ([Wandsworth Council](https://www.parksy.com/blog/appeal-wandsworth-parking-fine)). That address is close to the library, but the permit service is separate from visitor parking. For a short library visit, the on-street spaces on Ramsden Road are the most direct option, while a booked off-street space removes the need to search near the entrance. ## Nearby Parking Options Around Balham Library Ramsden Road provides the official nearby parking option identified for the site, including standard on-street parking and a Blue Badge bay (AccessAble). The permit service at 16 Ramsden Road is also listed by Wandsworth Council, although it is for permit issuing rather than a public car park. For drivers who prefer a reserved space, nearby Parksy listings include a driveway space in Balham, a space in Access Paddington, and a space at Clarence Mews. A covered garage space in SW12 is another off-street choice. These options are useful when a visit needs predictable parking rather than a search for an available kerbside bay. Show map of Wandsworth Common ## Busy Times and Parking Rules Near the Library On-street parking is the main constraint around the site because Balham Library does not have its own car park (AccessAble). Ramsden Road has standard parking and an on-street Blue Badge bay (AccessAble), so drivers should use the space type that matches their vehicle and permit status. The council’s permit information places a parking-permit service at 16 Ramsden Road and states that permit sales are by appointment only (Wandsworth Council). Library visits can coincide with demand from Balham’s local shops and nearby homes, making a pre-booked off-street space a practical choice when arriving at a busy time. The library’s listed phone number is 020 8673 1129 (Wandsworth Council). ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Balham Library The closest listed option is a parking space at Waitrose Balham, 40 yd away, priced at £10 an hour. A monthly Stashbee space in Balham is 259 yd away and costs £70 a month. A Childbert Road space is 314 yd away at £12 a day. Further options include a space in Access Paddington, SW12, 0.2 mi away at £10.30 a day. Clarence Mews has a space 0.4 mi away for £90 a month, while a secure covered garage in SW12 is also 0.4 mi away and costs £200 a month. The closest spaces suit brief visits, while the monthly listings are aimed at drivers who park in Balham regularly. ## Balham Tube and Rail Access to the Library Balham tube station is the nearest station to Balham Library, at 260 yd from the site and a 3 min walk. That makes the library practical to reach without bringing a car, particularly when nearby kerbside parking is occupied. The address is 18 Ramsden Road in Balham, near Wandsworth Common. Visitors arriving by tube can walk from Balham station and avoid searching for standard parking on Ramsden Road, while drivers using a reserved Parksy space can combine a short walk with more predictable arrival times. Show street view near Balham Library ## Sources - [Balham Library website](http://www.better.org.uk/areas/wandsworth/venues/balham-library) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Balham Library? Balham Library has no dedicated car park, so the most direct option is standard on-street parking on Ramsden Road, which also has a Blue Badge bay for eligible visitors. For a more predictable arrival, a reserved off-street space may help. Balham tube station is 260 yd away and a 3 min walk from the library. ### Does Balham Library Have Its Own Car Park? No, Balham Library has no dedicated car park. Drivers should plan around the surrounding streets instead. Standard parking is available on Ramsden Road, including an on-street Blue Badge bay for eligible visitors. The library is at 18 Ramsden Road, near Wandsworth Common, while the permit service at 16 Ramsden Road is separate from visitor parking. ### What Is the Closest Parking Space to Balham Library? The closest listed option is a parking space at Waitrose Balham, 40 yd away, priced at £10 an hour. Other nearby choices include a monthly Stashbee space in Balham, 259 yd away for £70 a month, and a Childbert Road space, 314 yd away at £12 a day. These options can avoid searching for a kerbside bay. ### Is There Blue Badge Parking Near Balham Library? Ramsden Road has an on-street Blue Badge bay for eligible visitors, as well as standard parking. Drivers should use the space type that matches their vehicle and permit status. As there is no dedicated car park at the library, nearby streets are the main parking constraint, particularly when local shops and homes create demand. ### What Are the Monthly Parking Options Near Balham Library? A monthly Stashbee space in Balham is 259 yd away and costs £70 a month. Clarence Mews has a space 0.4 mi away for £90 a month, while a secure covered garage in SW12 is also 0.4 mi away and costs £200 a month. The monthly listings are aimed at drivers who park in Balham regularly. ### Can I Reach Balham Library by Public Transport? Balham tube station is the nearest station to Balham Library, at 260 yd from the site and a 3 min walk. Visitors arriving by tube can avoid searching for standard parking on Ramsden Road. 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