Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SANDERSTEAD CLOSE, SW12 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDERSTEAD CLOSE, SW12 0AQ.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 75,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW12 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SW12 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW12 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Sanderstead Close, 0.5km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW12 0AQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £750k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00015953 (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 0AQ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.6%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean31.4%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 750,000

3 sales · Mean £ 778,333

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

SW12 0AQ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour97
Vehicle crime47
Other theft38
Shoplifting35

school Local Schools

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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.1 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.1 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.4 km
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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.5 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.6 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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Maytree Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • 19100.9 km
  • Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.8 km
  • Bobboncha0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Coqfighter0.5 km
  • Macro Food Kitchen 100.5 km
  • The Athenian0.5 km
  • Bao Bao Pan Asian Street Food0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Paydens1.0 km
  • The Wine Tasting Shop0.8 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • B.M. Amin0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hagen & Hyde0.9 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.6 km
  • Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.9 km
  • The Bedford0.9 km
  • Perky Nel0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Euro Hotel Clapham0.8 km
  • Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham1.0 km
  • Streatham Hill1.5 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.7 km