SW12 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Atkins Road, 0.3km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
SW12 0AB is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00015958 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATKINS ROAD, SW12 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATKINS ROAD, SW12 0AB.
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£ 75,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW12 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0AB. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0AB has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Alderbrook Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Bonneville Primary School
Balham Nursery School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Telferscot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.6 km
- Grove Food & Wine0.7 km
- The Grape Reserve (Unit 1220 Access0.9 km
- Nightingale Patisserie0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Hagen & Hyde0.7 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.3 km
- The Regent0.8 km
- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.6 km
- The Bedford0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Camile Thai0.8 km
- Grafton Tennis Club0.7 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.5 km
- Nue Ground0.8 km
- Pizzeria On The Green0.7 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.3 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.4 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.3 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.3 km
- Tortilla0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge London Balham0.8 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham0.8 km
- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.7 km
- Wandsworth Common1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120AB · Data under Open Government Licence