Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 75,300 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW12 0BW 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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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SW12 0BW's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £928k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SW12 0BW is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.3km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.

For families considering a move, SW12 0BW represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £928k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00015954 (shared with 4 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 0BW. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Flat

£ 405,250

4 sales · Mean £ 433,375

Terraced

£ 1,144,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,233,800

Semi-Detached

£ 568,000

1 sales · Mean £ 568,000

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

SW12 0BW 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.

Anti-social behaviour158
Violence and sexual offences135
Other theft54
Vehicle crime48
Shoplifting39

school Local Schools

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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.1 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.1 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.4 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.5 km
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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.7 km
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Balham Nursery School

Outstanding53 pupils0.8 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • The Thoughful Fruiter0.4 km
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Grove Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Grape Reserve (Unit 1220 Access1.0 km
  • Nightingale Patisserie0.8 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Windmill Public House1.0 km
  • Hagen & Hyde0.8 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.4 km
  • The Regent0.9 km
  • Perky Nel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Camile Thai0.7 km
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Just Jenny's Cafe0.6 km
  • Nue Ground0.7 km
  • Pizzeria On The Green0.6 km
  • + 91 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.4 km
  • Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.5 km
  • My Godo Kitchen 60.4 km
  • Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.4 km
  • Tortilla0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Euro Hotel Clapham0.7 km
  • Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge London Balham0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham0.8 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.5 km
  • Streatham Hill1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Clapham South Underground Station0.5 km