SW12 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Cavendish Road, 0.4km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Common & Abbeville ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £791k, down 26.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00015268 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 0DG.
296
32
£ 90,700 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW12 0DG 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
High employment, young population. SW12 0DG combines 80% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £791k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW12 0DG. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 591,250
32 sales · Mean £ 602,578
Terraced
£ 1,115,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,036,286
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW12 0DG has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Bonneville Primary School
The Elms Academy
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
Alderbrook Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Glenbrook Primary School
Harris Academy Clapham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bottle Apostle0.4 km
- Life Of Fish Ltd0.4 km
- MacFarlane's0.4 km
- The Ginger Pig0.4 km
- Nightingale Patisserie0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Buondi0.7 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.9 km
- Camile Thai0.3 km
- Nue Ground0.3 km
- Pizzeria On The Green0.1 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- The Flavour Cabin0.9 km
- Bagels & Waffles0.9 km
- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.9 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua1.0 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Windmill Public House0.5 km
- The Duke of Devonshire0.8 km
- The King & Co.1.0 km
- The Nightingale PH1.0 km
- Perky Nel0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Euro Hotel Clapham0.2 km
- Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Balham1.2 km
- Clapham High Street1.6 km
- Wandsworth Common1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham South Underground Station0.2 km
- Clapham South Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW120DG · Data under Open Government Licence