Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 81,000 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW12 0BY 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW12 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.1% year-on-year.

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

SW12 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.2km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW12 0BY 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £607k, down 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00022490 (shared with 4 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 0BY. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 580,000

14 sales · Mean £ 582,465

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SW12 0BY has low crime rates — 43 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.

Anti-social behaviour152
Violence and sexual offences131
Vehicle crime59
Other theft53
Shoplifting39

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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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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Balham Nursery School

Outstanding53 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School

Outstanding202 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • The Thoughful Fruiter0.5 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Grove Food & Wine0.7 km
  • The Grape Reserve (Unit 1220 Access0.9 km
  • Nightingale Patisserie0.7 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hagen & Hyde0.7 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.3 km
  • The Regent0.8 km
  • Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.6 km
  • The Bedford0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Camile Thai0.7 km
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Just Jenny's Cafe0.6 km
  • Nue Ground0.7 km
  • Pizzeria On The Green0.6 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Co-Operative1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.4 km
  • Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.4 km
  • My Godo Kitchen 60.4 km
  • Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.4 km
  • Tortilla0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham0.8 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.4 km
  • Streatham Hill1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clapham South Underground Station0.5 km