SW12 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Kings Avenue, 0.6km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
For families considering a move, SW12 0BB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00015966 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS AVENUE, SW12 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS AVENUE, SW12 0BB.
347
38
£ 75,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BB 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW12 0BB combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £675k 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 0BB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 675,000
1 sales · Mean £ 675,000
Semi-Detached
£ 825,000
2 sales · Mean £ 825,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0BB has low crime rates — 34 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 Bede's Catholic Infant School
Richard Atkins Primary School
Maytree Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
Glenbrook Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.6 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.5 km
- Telford Park Tennis Club0.8 km
- Viet Fusion0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Caribbean Taste0.5 km
- Chicken Treat0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Four Kitchens0.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Jackson Chemist0.8 km
- Gorillas0.8 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Thoughful Fruiter0.4 km
- Airy0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- Streatham Wine House0.9 km
- The Sultan0.6 km
- The Hand In Hand0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- Balham1.4 km
- Clapham High Street2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BB · Data under Open Government Licence