Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0DD 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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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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Area Character

SW12 0DD is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. At £672k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 25.6% year-on-year.

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

SW12 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Balham ward and the Battersea constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £672k, up 25.6% 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 0DD 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 0DD. 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

£ 677,250

10 sales · Mean £ 675,701

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

Crime around SW12 0DD is moderate at 51 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 behaviour159
Violence and sexual offences155
Other theft68
Vehicle crime59
Shoplifting48

school Local Schools

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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.3 km
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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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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.7 km
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The Elms Academy

Good781 pupils0.7 km
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Glenbrook Primary School

Good163 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • 19100.9 km
  • Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.8 km
  • Bobboncha1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd1.0 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Coqfighter0.7 km
  • Macro Food Kitchen 100.7 km
  • The Athenian0.7 km
  • Bao Bao Pan Asian Street Food0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • The Wine Tasting Shop0.9 km
  • Nightingale Patisserie0.9 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • B.M. Amin0.8 km
  • Pets At Home0.4 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Windmill Public House0.8 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.6 km
  • Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.9 km
  • Perky Nel0.4 km
  • The 470.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham1.1 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.6 km
  • Streatham Hill1.7 km

Bus Stops

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