Parking Near Balham Metro Station, Wandsworth Common
Where Can I Park for Balham Metro Station?
There is no station car park at Balham Metro Station, and National Rail records no parking spaces or accessible parking spaces at Balham station. The closest listed Parksy option is a driveway a few steps away for £70 a month. Daily alternatives include Access Paddington, SW12, 157 yards away at £10.30 a day, and a Childbert Road driveway at £12 a day.
- Address
- 163-165 Balham High Road
- Closest listed space
- Reliable Stashbee Parking in Balham, South London, 0 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Balham tube station, 0 yd (1 min walk)
Parking Near Wandsworth Common
A metro train at an underground platform Photo: Pexels / Shovan Datta
Balham Metro Station Car Park and Access
There is no station car park at Balham Metro Station. National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces at Balham station (nationalrail.co.uk). The underground station also does not have its own car park, although an on-street Blue Badge bay is available (accessable.co.uk).
The station is at 163-165 Balham High Road in Balham, near Wandsworth Common. The TfL stop is listed on Balham High Road, London SW12 9BW (tfl.gov.uk). Drivers using the station for rail or Underground journeys therefore need to arrange a separate space or use controlled street parking rather than expecting a station-operated facility.
Balham High Road Parking Controls
Wandsworth Council provides a street-by-street map for parking zones and controls, including searches for Balham Hill (wandsworth.gov.uk). The council lists control hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm for the relevant parking-zone information (wandsworth.gov.uk).
The listed pay-and-display cost is £3.70 an hour, with a maximum stay shown by the council (wandsworth.gov.uk). Controls and restrictions are tied to individual streets, so a space near the station can have different conditions from another space around Balham High Road or Balham Hill. The underground station has an on-street Blue Badge bay, while its own car park is not available (accessable.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Balham Metro Station
The closest listed option is a driveway space in Balham, a few steps away, priced at £70 a month. It suits a regular commuter who wants a monthly arrangement directly beside the station rather than a daily booking.
For occasional journeys, there is a space in Access Paddington, SW12, 157 yards away, at £10.30 a day. A Waitrose Balham space in London SW12 is 289 yards away and costs £10 an hour, making it useful for a shorter stop. A Balham driveway on Childbert Road is 329 yards away at £12 a day.
Further choices include a 24/7 driveway in London SW17, 0.3 miles away, at £25 a day, and a covered garage in SW12, also 0.3 miles away, at £200 a month. The garage suits longer-term parking, while the 24/7 driveway offers a daily option with round-the-clock access.
Commuting From Balham Without a Station Car Park
The monthly Balham driveway is the most direct Parksy choice for a commuter travelling frequently, because it is listed a few steps from the station and priced by the month. The covered SW12 garage is another monthly option at £200 a month, while the Access Paddington space and Childbert Road driveway provide daily alternatives at £10.30 and £12 respectively.
The 24/7 London SW17 driveway is listed at £25 a day and gives commuters a daily booking option with round-the-clock access.
National Rail identifies a drop-off and pick-up point at Balham station (nationalrail.co.uk). Southern lists bicycle parking by the side entrance, rather than station car parking (southernrailway.com).
Balham Rail, Underground and Onward Links
Balham tube station is the nearest station and is 0 yards away, a one-minute walk from the listed place. The Underground stop is on Balham High Road, London SW12 9BW (tfl.gov.uk). Balham rail station is the nearest step-free train station to the Underground station (accessable.co.uk).
National Rail lists Balham station under its getting-to-and-from information and provides a drop-off and pick-up point (nationalrail.co.uk). Southern lists bicycle parking by the side entrance and publishes parking and transport links for the station (southernrailway.com).
The station is 0.8 miles from Wandsworth Common centre. With no station car park, a pre-arranged Parksy space near the High Road can be more practical than relying on a space found on arrival, particularly for a regular rail or Underground journey.
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* 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 Metro Station?
There is no station car park at Balham Metro Station, and National Rail records no parking spaces or accessible parking spaces at Balham station. The closest listed Parksy option is a driveway a few steps away for £70 a month. Daily alternatives include Access Paddington, SW12, 157 yards away at £10.30 a day, and a Childbert Road driveway at £12 a day.
Does Balham Metro Station Have a Car Park?
No. Balham Metro Station does not have its own car park, and National Rail records no parking spaces or accessible parking spaces at Balham station. An on-street Blue Badge bay is available. Drivers need to arrange a separate space or use controlled street parking rather than expecting a station-operated facility.
How Much Is Parking Near Balham Metro Station?
The closest listed driveway space is £70 a month. Daily options include Access Paddington, SW12, 157 yards away at £10.30 a day, Childbert Road at £12 a day, and a 24/7 driveway in London SW17, 0.3 miles away, at £25 a day. A Waitrose Balham space costs £10 an hour.
Is There Short-Stay Street Parking Near Balham High Road?
Wandsworth Council lists control hours of 9.30am to 5.30pm for the relevant parking-zone information. The listed pay-and-display cost is £3.70 an hour, with a maximum stay shown by the council. Controls and restrictions are tied to individual streets, so conditions can differ around Balham High Road and Balham Hill.
What Is the Best Monthly Parking Option for Commuting?
The closest listed driveway is the most direct monthly choice for frequent commuters because it is a few steps from the station and costs £70 a month. Another monthly option is a covered garage in SW12, 0.3 miles away, at £200 a month. The garage suits longer-term parking, while the nearby driveway is directly beside the station.
How Far Are the Rail and Underground Stations From Nearby Parking?
Balham tube station is 0 yards away and a one-minute walk from the listed place. The Underground stop is on Balham High Road, London SW12 9BW. Balham rail station is the nearest step-free train station to the Underground station, and National Rail lists a drop-off and pick-up point at Balham station.
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