Cavendish Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 0BX is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0AB, SW12 0BU, SW12 9PW, SW12 9PR, SW12 0DT, SW12 0BY, SW12 9PP, SW12 0BP, SW12 9PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 0BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 66.5% | 65.8% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 20.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 58.5% | 61.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 24.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 71%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.2% | 71% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 37.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 75.1% | 73.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 75.1% | 64.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 64.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 4.3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavendish Road was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cavendish Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 292nd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 234 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2025-03-27 | £643,648 |
| Top Floor Flat 230 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-17 | £623,690 |
| 234 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2024-03-28 | £19,194 |
| 232B Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £606,000 | 2021-06-18 | £621,003 |
| Top Floor Flat 230 Cavendish Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-03-10 | £561,200 |
SW12 0BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 214 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,041 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 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,635 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 | 2,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,423 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 | 373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 492 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 873 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 | 249 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 252 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Ciullósteria | Ground Floor, 31 Balham High Road | 269 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 38 Balham High Road, London | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 293 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 589 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 647 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 691 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 304 yd | |
| The Flavour Cabin | Units 27 To 28, Zennor Road | 344 yd | |
| The Athenian | 7 - 8 Zennor Road Industrial Estate, Zennor Road | 346 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Unit 19, Zennor Road | 355 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 250 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 43 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 341 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 967 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.