Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW12 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW12 0DU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

36

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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 0DU 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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6/10
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1/10
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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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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW12 0DU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW12 0DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Balham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham Park ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW12 0DU 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% 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 (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SW12 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00015960 (shared with 13 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 0DU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.9%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean19.4%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

SW12 0DU has low crime rates — 29 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 behaviour107
Violence and sexual offences94
Vehicle crime53
Other theft41
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils0.1 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils0.1 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.5 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.6 km
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Alderbrook Primary School

Good277 pupils0.6 km
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Bonneville Primary School

Good364 pupils0.7 km
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Maytree Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Hand In Hand1.0 km
  • Balham Bowls Club (Clubhouse And Pre0.8 km
  • The Bedford0.8 km
  • Hagen & Hyde0.9 km
  • The Duke of Devonshire0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • The Wine Tasting Shop0.8 km
  • Gorillas0.4 km
  • Esquires Coffee Balham0.8 km
  • Paydens0.9 km
  • The Thoughful Fruiter0.2 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Backstory Books0.6 km
  • Korean Pocha0.8 km
  • 19100.8 km
  • Adaptogen (Doghouse)0.7 km
  • Balham Social1.0 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited1.0 km
  • The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com0.7 km
  • Coqfighter0.4 km
  • Macro Food Kitchen 100.4 km
  • The Athenian0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge London Balham1.0 km
  • Euro Hotel Clapham0.9 km
  • Clapham South Belvedere Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Balham0.9 km
  • Streatham Hill1.4 km
  • Wandsworth Common1.7 km