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SW12 0BH

Cavendish Road

Clapham Common & Abbeville

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Overview

Postcode SW12 0BH is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Common & Abbeville ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham South is £97,178 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapham Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Clapham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Clapham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Clapham South is £97,178 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SW12 0BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham South near SW12 0BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 0BH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.6 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.8 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 0BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClapham CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapham Common
0.4 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.2 miBandstand Beds Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
17,079.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.33(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.87(-10%)
Other theft
13.94(+22%)
Vehicle crime
9.29(-1%)
Public order
6.97(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
56.32%
Other White
71
18.68%
Caribbean
16
4.21%
African
15
3.95%
Irish
13
3.42%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
266
80.61%
Level 3 (A level)
27
8.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.33%
No qualifications
7
2.12%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
37.35%
Owns with a mortgage
54
32.53%
Owns outright
28
16.87%
Social rents from council
11
6.63%
Other social rented
9
5.42%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.5M

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) in Clapham Common & Abbeville area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £4,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£2,387,500£908
Terraced35£1,580,000£884
Flats82£597,500£847

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£583,322£1,650,000£1,450,000
2017£675,000£1,800,000£1,383,750
2018£558,500£1,765,000£1,460,000
2019£585,000£1,717,890£1,400,000
2020£543,950£1,750,000£1,500,000
2021£645,000£1,775,000£1,620,000
2022£622,500£2,392,500£1,667,500
2023£540,000£2,443,750£1,700,000
2024£636,000£2,430,000£1,525,000
2025£609,759£2,395,000£1,580,000
2026£485,000£2,181,600£1,600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£809£847£747
2017£822£759£770
2018£785£902£766
2019£745£771£741
2020£972£850£766
2021£820£863£844
2022£836£953£847
2023£729£1,037£864
2024£881£1,011£853
2025£889£909£892
2026£820£897£769
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Common & Abbeville in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 5, 15, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BHFlatsLeasehold£575,000
12 May 2026Flat 2, 43, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BHFlatsLeasehold£436,000
04 Nov 2025Flat 5, 41, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BHFlatsLeasehold£445,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 3, 43, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BHFlatsLeasehold£490,000
01 Aug 2025Top Floor Flat At, 13, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0BHFlatsLeasehold£609,517

Schools

In the SW12 0BH postcode area, located within Clapham South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 0BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBonneville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusSt Francis Xavier Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Elms AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 0BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 0BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco128 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DFWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miSainsbury's Local21 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCOOK37 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9JXWalking directions to COOK
0.2 miCostcutterBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9DZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCostcutterLambeth, SW4 9DTWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW12 0BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Nicholson

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Robert Cordon

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham SouthE02000636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 019DE01003030
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 0BH

Is SW12 0BH (Clapham South) safe?

The area around SW12 0BH records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW12 0BH?

The median sale price around SW12 0BH in Clapham South is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 0BH?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 0BH, including Bonneville Primary School (Good), St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College (Good) and The Elms Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 0BH?

The closest station to SW12 0BH is Clapham South in TfL zone 2,3, about 282 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW12 0BH?

SW12 0BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,735 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 0BH (Clapham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW12 0BH is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Nicholson (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Robert Cordon (Liberal Democrats).