Cambray Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0DY is located in the Streatham Hill West & Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambray Road, London, SW12 0DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0DX, SW12 0JB, SW12 0EN, SW12 0JE, SW12 0EW, SW12 0HA, SW12 0JD, SW12 0JF, SW12 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 0DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 56.3% | 52.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 61.8% | 67.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 20.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -13.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0DY this area, 7.5% 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 78.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.4% | 78.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 44.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 77% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 79.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 79.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.5% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambray Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cambray Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 67th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 54 Cambray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £558,000 | 2026-01-23 | £567,673 |
| 60 Cambray Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2025-03-26 | £493,491 |
| 2A Cambray Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £29,600 | 2024-01-24 | £28,773 |
| 38 Cambray Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,415,000 | 2023-11-02 | £1,382,809 |
| First Floor Flat 54 Cambray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2023-10-12 | £515,384 |
SW12 0DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | - not rated | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 870 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 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 306 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 350 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis Club | 70A Thornton Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 596 yd | |
| Ciullósteria | Ground Floor, 31 Balham High Road | 713 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 709 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 732 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 833 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 907 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnips Treats Kitchen 7 | Unit 9, Zennor Road | 314 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 325 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 325 yd | |
| Taste Soul Good Kitchen 1 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 325 yd | |
| Tortilla | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 764 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 786 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 871 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 884 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 851 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.