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SW12 0LE

Thornton Road

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW12 0LE

Overview

Postcode SW12 0LE is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill West & Thornton ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Park West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Park West is £90,597 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
56.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Clapham Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Clapham Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.5%

Approximately 56.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clapham Park West is £90,597 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 0LE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 0LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.8 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 0LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.2 miKirkstall GardensSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Gardens
0.3 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
7,540.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.27(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.27(-48%)
Vehicle crime
9.39(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-12%)
Other theft
4.38(-62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
26.99%
African
55
16.87%
Caribbean
52
15.95%
Other
36
11.04%
Other White
35
10.74%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
47.29%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.83%
No qualifications
35
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
46.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.39%
Owns outright
13
11.3%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.3%
Other social rented
11
9.57%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Median price£617,750
Price per sq ft£737
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £781K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £617,750 (about £737 per square foot) in Streatham Hill West & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £2,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£1,525,000£733
Terraced24£870,000£771
Flats106£520,000£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517,500£1,282,500£1,055,500
2017£550,000£910,000£1,000,000
2018£586,000£950,000£868,500
2019£587,500£1,275,500£1,015,000
2020£578,500£1,095,000£1,200,000
2021£588,750£1,171,250£1,172,500
2022£622,000£1,270,000£1,145,000
2023£563,350£857,500£1,182,500
2024£550,000£1,075,000£1,100,000
2025£520,000£1,032,500£1,049,612
2026£578,200£1,650,000£732,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£702£702£793
2017£724£637£739
2018£731£599£737
2019£710£618£701
2020£708£657£816
2021£738£754£799
2022£749£688£831
2023£765£770£838
2024£738£718£844
2025£681£736£822
2026£798£661£757
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill West & Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Hill West & Thornton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025Flat 21, Ingle House, Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LDFlatsLeasehold£450,000
02 Oct 202571, Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,400,000
12 Jun 202573, Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,400,000
28 Mar 202565, Thornton Road, London, SW12 0JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£935,000
16 Apr 202644, Parkthorne Road, London, SW12 0JWTerracedFreehold£910,000

Schools

In the SW12 0LE postcode area, located within Clapham Park West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 0LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableThe White House Preparatory School & Woodentops KindergartenOther independent school

N/A

0.0 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 0LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 0LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner
0.3 miTesco Express30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local2 Mullins Place, London, SW4 8EUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miNeway Supermarket33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Neway Supermarket
0.4 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine

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 0LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kita Ogden

Streatham Hill West & Thornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Matthew Bryant

Streatham Hill West & Thornton - 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 Park WestE02000640
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 023FE01003163
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 0LE

Is SW12 0LE (Clapham Park West) safe?

The area around SW12 0LE records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 0LE?

The median sale price around SW12 0LE in Clapham Park West is £617,750 (about £737 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 0LE?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 0LE, including The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten, St Bede's Catholic Infant School (Good) and Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 0LE?

The closest station to SW12 0LE is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 902 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW12 0LE?

SW12 0LE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,522 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 0LE (Clapham Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW12 0LE is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kita Ogden (Liberal Democrats) and Matthew Bryant (Liberal Democrats).