Cavendish Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0BW is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0BZ, SW12 0BY, SW12 0DN, SW12 9PX, SW12 0DA, SW12 0DL, SW12 9PY, SW12 0AB, SW12 9PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 0BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW12 0BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.5% | 59.2% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 30.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 72.2% | 74.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 26.3% |
| Good health | 22.4% | 19.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -13.8% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW12 0BW this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 80.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.2% | 80.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 46.3% |
| Other | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.2% | 75.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 71.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 71.8% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 14.1% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.2% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 120.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cavendish Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 332nd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-10-13 | £1,358,824 |
| Flat 1 173A Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,500 | 2023-08-01 | £429,770 |
| 167A Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £568,000 | 2022-11-01 | £546,388 |
| 173 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,142,707 |
| Flat 1 173A Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-11-11 | £376,545 |
SW12 0BW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 472 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natas Coffee Bar Ltd | 19 Balham High Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 378 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 393 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 38 Balham High Road, London | 395 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 430 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 618 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 734 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 789 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 332 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 442 yd | |
| The Flavour Cabin | Units 27 To 28, Zennor Road | 453 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 464 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 318 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 507 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 545 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 691 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 118 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 432 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.