SW12 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW12 0BD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00015957 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW12 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW12 0BD.
280
42
£ 51,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 81% social renting, SW12 0BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0BD. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0BD has low crime rates — 40 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
Richard Atkins Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Maytree Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
Glenbrook Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Holmewood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar1.0 km
- Elm Park Tavern1.0 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- The Hand In Hand0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Starbucks0.9 km
- Barca Grill Restaurant0.5 km
- Bombay Kitchen0.5 km
- Telford Park Tennis Club0.8 km
- Viet Fusion0.8 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Caribbean Taste0.5 km
- Chicken Treat0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Four Kitchens0.9 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Jackson Chemist0.8 km
- Gorillas0.9 km
- Neway Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Thoughful Fruiter0.5 km
- Airy0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks \& Spencer1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- Balham1.5 km
- Tulse Hill2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BD · Data under Open Government Licence