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.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BY.
323
36
£ 81,000 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Alderbrook Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Bonneville Primary School
Balham Nursery School
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW120BY · Data under Open Government Licence