Clavering Place is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8DB is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2010-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clavering Place, London, SW12 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8AP, SW12 8AG, SW12 8TB, SW12 8AF, SW12 8SY, SW12 8SU, SW12 8TD, SW4 9AH, SW12 8TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.5% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 76.3% | 67.4% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 24.8% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 67.8% | 63.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 23% | 25.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8DB this area, 5.1% 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 72.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.2% | 72.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 38.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 76.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 71.3% | 67.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 11.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 68.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 18.4% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clavering Place was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Clavering Place has the 22nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 270th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Clavering Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,327,500 | 2023-10-10 | £2,253,094 |
| 1 Clavering Place, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,275,000 | 2020-06-30 | £2,463,936 |
| 9 Clavering Place, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £1,475,000 | 2012-04-30 | £2,520,767 |
| 2 Clavering Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £1,590,000 | 2012-03-30 | £2,731,681 |
| 6 Clavering Place, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £1,600,000 | 2012-03-30 | £2,696,348 |
SW12 8DB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW12 8DB 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,282 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 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,660 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 | 339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,957 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 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcote Lodge School 26 Bolingbroke Grove , SW11 6EL | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterLink | St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road | 229 yd | |
| Glass Door Night Shelter | Ascension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road | 251 yd | |
| Broomwood Hall Lower School | 192 Ramsden Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Shed London | Unit D Clapham South Station, Balham Hill | 365 yd | |
| The 47 | 47 Balham Hill, London | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 460 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 514 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 654 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 837 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 345 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 345 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 380 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 409 yd | |
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 27 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 472 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 481 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 458 yd | |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 123.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.