SW12 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Lexton Gardens, 0.5km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
For families considering a move, SW12 0AY represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £847k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00015971 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEXTON GARDENS, SW12 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEXTON GARDENS, SW12 0AY.
330
40
£ 75,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW12 0AY combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£847k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £847k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0AY. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 870,000
9 sales · Mean £ 900,555
Terraced
£ 855,000
1 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0AY has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Telferscot Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Five Bells0.9 km
- The Sultan0.7 km
- Streatham Wine House0.7 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Hand In Hand0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bombay Inn0.6 km
- Cafe Zara0.9 km
- Exhibit B0.9 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.5 km
- Coqfighter0.9 km
- Estate Office Coffee0.8 km
- Macro Food Kitchen 100.9 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.6 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- B.M. Amin0.8 km
- Airy0.7 km
- Krishen News0.4 km
- Soo Mar Madiina Halal Meat0.6 km
- Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.8 km
- Balham1.4 km
- Streatham2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120AY · Data under Open Government Licence