Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

296

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 90,700 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW12 0DG 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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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SW12 0DG combines 80% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £791k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.

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

SW12 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Common & Abbeville ward and the Streatham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £791k, down 26.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00015268 (shared with 6 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 0DG. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 591,250

32 sales · Mean £ 602,578

Terraced

£ 1,115,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,036,286

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

SW12 0DG has low crime rates — 49 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour112
Vehicle crime61
Other theft58
Burglary40

school Local Schools

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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.3 km
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The Elms Academy

Good781 pupils0.5 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding318 pupils0.8 km
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Glenbrook Primary School

Good163 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Academy Clapham

Good394 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bottle Apostle0.4 km
  • Life Of Fish Ltd0.4 km
  • MacFarlane's0.4 km
  • The Ginger Pig0.4 km
  • Nightingale Patisserie0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Buondi0.7 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.9 km
  • Camile Thai0.3 km
  • Nue Ground0.3 km
  • Pizzeria On The Green0.1 km
  • + 48 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • The Flavour Cabin0.9 km
  • Bagels & Waffles0.9 km
  • Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.9 km
  • Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua1.0 km
  • My Godo Kitchen 60.9 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Windmill Public House0.5 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
  • The King & Co.1.0 km
  • The Nightingale PH1.0 km
  • Perky Nel0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham1.2 km
  • Clapham High Street1.6 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clapham South Underground Station0.2 km
  • Clapham South Underground Station0.2 km