Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BU.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 81,000 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British73.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour156
Shoplifting72
Vehicle crime68
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.2 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.2 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.3 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.4 km
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Balham Nursery School

Outstanding53 pupils0.6 km
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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils0.8 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Euro Hotel Clapham0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Balham0.7 km
  • Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

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