SW12 0DA is a sought-after residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.3km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.
For families considering a move, SW12 0DA represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.5M, up 23.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00022526 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DA.
416
34
£ 81,000 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0DA 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
High employment, young population. SW12 0DA combines 71% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0DA. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,338,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0DA has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Bonneville Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Balham Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
- The Wine Tasting Shop0.8 km
- Bottle Apostle0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Windmill Public House0.9 km
- Hagen & Hyde0.9 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.5 km
- The Regent0.9 km
- Perky Nel0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Camile Thai0.6 km
- Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.7 km
- Nue Ground0.6 km
- Pizzeria On The Green0.5 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.5 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.6 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.5 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.5 km
- Tortilla0.5 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Balham1.0 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.9 km
- Wandsworth Common1.6 km
- Streatham Hill1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham South Underground Station0.4 km
- Clapham South Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120DA · Data under Open Government Licence