SW12 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW12 0BP is 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (46% 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 £941k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00015958 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BP.
344
35
£ 75,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0BP 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
With 40% social renting, SW12 0BP 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 0BP. The average age is 34.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 982,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,023,100
Flat
£ 725,000
3 sales · Mean £ 716,666
Detached
£ 806,500
2 sales · Mean £ 806,500
Semi-Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW12 0BP 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.
school Local Schools
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Alderbrook Primary School
Balham Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Chestnut Grove School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- The Wine Tasting Shop0.5 km
- Gorillas0.3 km
- Esquires Coffee Balham0.5 km
- Paydens0.7 km
- The Thoughful Fruiter0.4 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Backstory Books0.4 km
- Honest Italian0.8 km
- Korean Pocha0.5 km
- 19100.6 km
- Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.4 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited0.7 km
- The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com0.4 km
- Coqfighter0.2 km
- Macro Food Kitchen 100.2 km
- The Athenian0.2 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Nightingale PH0.9 km
- Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.6 km
- The Bedford0.6 km
- Hagen & Hyde0.6 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge London Balham0.7 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham0.9 km
- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham0.7 km
- Wandsworth Common1.4 km
- Streatham Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120BP · Data under Open Government Licence