SW12 0BT is a mixed residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.
SW12 0BT 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £605k, down 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00022498 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BT.
349
37
£ 81,000 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BT 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 0BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0BT. The average age is 36.8. 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
£ 594,000
14 sales · Mean £ 563,785
Terraced
£ 1,100,000
6 sales · Mean £ 1,047,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW12 0BT is moderate at 59 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
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Alderbrook Primary School
Balham Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
Chestnut Grove School
Ravenstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- The Wine Tasting Shop0.5 km
- Paydens0.6 km
- All Greens Abbeville Road1.0 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Getir0.2 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Backstory Books0.3 km
- Honest Italian0.7 km
- Korean Pocha0.4 km
- Brasserie Vonne0.9 km
- Bucci0.8 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited0.6 km
- The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com0.3 km
- Beijing Noodles1.0 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.6 km
- Parade Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-Operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Euro Hotel Clapham1.0 km
- Travelodge London Balham0.7 km
- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.5 km
- The Bedford0.5 km
- Perky Nel0.8 km
- The 470.6 km
- Hagen & Hyde0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.6 km
- Wandsworth Common1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BT · Data under Open Government Licence