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.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0BW.
260
33
£ 75,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
Alderbrook Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Bonneville Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Balham Nursery School
Telferscot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW120BW · Data under Open Government Licence