Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

416

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 81,000 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW12 0DB 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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2/10
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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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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SW12 0DB 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 154.5% year-on-year.

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

SW12 0DB 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 0DB 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k, up 154.5% 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00022526 (shared with 9 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 0DB. 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

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 420,000

5 sales · Mean £ 467,800

Terraced

£ 1,080,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,080,000

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

SW12 0DB has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Anti-social behaviour139
Other theft61
Vehicle crime56
Shoplifting48

school Local Schools

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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.3 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.4 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.8 km
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The Elms Academy

Good781 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • 19100.9 km
  • Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.8 km
  • Bobboncha0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Coqfighter0.6 km
  • Macro Food Kitchen 100.6 km
  • The Athenian0.6 km
  • Bao Bao Pan Asian Street Food0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • The Wine Tasting Shop0.9 km
  • Nightingale Patisserie0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • The Wine Twit1.0 km
  • B.M. Amin0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Windmill Public House0.8 km
  • Hagen & Hyde0.9 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.5 km
  • Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.9 km
  • The Bedford0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.5 km
  • Euro Hotel Clapham0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham1.0 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.6 km
  • Streatham Hill1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Clapham South Underground Station0.4 km
  • Clapham South Underground Station0.5 km