SW12 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.3km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW12 0BU has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £427k, down 51.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00022498 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BU.
349
37
£ 81,000 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BU 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 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 51.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0BU. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 427,500
2 sales · Mean £ 427,500
Terraced
£ 1,060,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW12 0BU is moderate at 50 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 Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Alderbrook Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Balham Nursery School
Bonneville Primary School
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- The Wine Tasting Shop0.5 km
- Paydens0.7 km
- All Greens Abbeville Road0.9 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Getir0.3 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Backstory Books0.4 km
- Honest Italian0.8 km
- Korean Pocha0.5 km
- Brasserie Vonne1.0 km
- Bucci0.9 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited0.7 km
- The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com0.4 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.7 km
- Sushi Daily (Waitrose)0.5 km
- Four Kitchens0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Euro Hotel Clapham0.9 km
- Travelodge London Balham0.7 km
- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.6 km
- The Bedford0.6 km
- Perky Nel0.7 km
- The 470.5 km
- Hagen & Hyde0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.7 km
- Wandsworth Common1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BU · Data under Open Government Licence