SW12 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Griffin Mews, 0.4km from Bedford Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW12 0BF offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% 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 £585k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00015969 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIFFIN MEWS, SW12 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIFFIN MEWS, SW12 0BF.
274
31
£ 75,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BF 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
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 31, SW12 0BF is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0BF. The average age is 30.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 525,000
2 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0BF has low crime rates — 34 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
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
Ravenstone Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Alderbrook Primary School
Balham Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Grove Food & Wine0.8 km
- The Grape Reserve (Unit 1220 Access0.7 km
- Hyde Farm0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hagen & Hyde0.6 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.5 km
- The Regent0.7 km
- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.6 km
- The Bedford0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.6 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.0 km
- Al Gusto0.5 km
- Betto0.4 km
- Brickwood Cafe0.5 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Esso Service Station1.0 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.2 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.1 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.2 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.1 km
- Tortilla0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Balham0.6 km
- Balham Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.6 km
- Streatham Hill1.3 km
- Wandsworth Common1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BF · Data under Open Government Licence