SW12 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Rudloe Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham 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 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 54.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00015944 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUDLOE ROAD, SW12 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUDLOE ROAD, SW12 0DS.
249
33
£ 75,300 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0DS 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 0DS is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. At £1.2M median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 54.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0DS. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 652,999
8 sales · Mean £ 646,592
Terraced
£ 1,200,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,308,227
Semi-Detached
£ 1,280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0DS has low crime rates — 35 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
Bonneville Primary School
Alderbrook Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Glenbrook Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- 19100.9 km
- Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.8 km
- Bobboncha0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Costa Ltd1.0 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Coqfighter0.6 km
- Macro Food Kitchen 100.6 km
- The Athenian0.6 km
- Bao Bao Pan Asian Street Food0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- The Wine Tasting Shop0.9 km
- Nightingale Patisserie0.9 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- B.M. Amin0.7 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Windmill Public House0.9 km
- Hagen & Hyde1.0 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.6 km
- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.9 km
- The Bedford0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.6 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham1.0 km
- Streatham Hill1.6 km
- Wandsworth Common1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham South Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120DS · Data under Open Government Licence