Residents of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area enjoy easy access to the vibrant shopping and dining scenes of both Balham and Tooting. Balham High Road and Tooting High Street are home to a mix of independent shops, bars, pubs, and restaurants. Tooting’s award-winning indoor market is a local gem, with over 100 stalls offering everything from groceries and clothing to gifts and international street food.
For day-to-day essentials, residents are well-served by a range of supermarkets, including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl, all located conveniently nearby.
Families living on the Heaver Estate have a great selection of highly rated schools. Nearby primary schools include St Anselm’s Primary School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and Rutherford Primary School, rated ‘Good’. There are also many other excellent options close to the estate.
For secondary education, several well-regarded schools are within easy reach. These include Ernest Bevin College (boys, ages 11-18), Burntwood School (girls, ages 11-18), Graveney School (mixed, ages 11-18, rated ‘Outstanding’), and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls’ School (ages 11-18, also rated ‘Outstanding’).
Independent school options are plentiful as well, with Streatham & Clapham High School, for girls aged 3 to 19, just a short walk from the Heaver Estate. For a full list of local schools, see this council guide.
The Heaver Estate benefits from excellent transport links. It is conveniently situated between Tooting Bec and Balham underground stations, both on the Northern Line, offering direct access to the City, West End, and north London. Balham station also provides mainline train services to London Victoria.
Clapham Junction, just a short bus ride away, offers connections to Waterloo, Victoria, and major routes via the Southern and Brighton mainlines. Gatwick Airport can also be reached in around 40 minutes by train, making travel beyond London convenient.
For outdoor activities, locals have the benefit of Tooting Bec Lido, a popular outdoor swimming pool open year-round, perfect for summer relaxation. Tooting Common, Wandsworth Common, and Clapham Common are all nearby, offering beautiful green spaces ideal for walking, running, or simply enjoying nature.
For the more active residents, the area boasts a range of tennis clubs, football teams, and gyms, providing plenty of opportunities to stay fit and engaged in the local community.
In 2020, Rampton Baseley expanded to the Heaver Estate Conservation Area with the acquisition of the long-standing Heaver Estate Agency. This office became our third, joining our established locations on Northcote Road and Bellevue Road.
From our Heaver Estate office, we specialise in residential sales and lettings within this exclusive conservation area. Our portfolio includes everything from one-bedroom flats to large family homes on desirable streets such as Terrapin Road, Veronica Road, and Streathbourne Road.
The Heaver Estate is a prestigious conservation area on the edge of Balham, with parts of the estate offering stunning views over Tooting Common. The homes here are spacious Victorian properties, known for their beautifully preserved period features, large rooms, and well-maintained gardens. Properties close to Tooting Common are particularly remarkable, with some offering breathtaking views.
Heaver Estate residents enjoy the convenience of nearby Balham and Tooting, which are home to a range of shops, cafés, and restaurants. Tooting Common and the popular Tooting Bec Lido are just a short walk away. Transport links are excellent, with Tooting Bec and Balham stations providing easy access to the Northern Line, while mainline trains from Balham offer direct routes to London Victoria. The area’s top-rated schools make it a prime choice for families and professionals commuting to central London.
The Heaver Estate remains highly sought-after by both buyers and renters alike.