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SW12 0PS

Old Devonshire Road

Streatham Hill West & Thornton

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Detailed insights for SW12 0PS

Overview

Postcode SW12 0PS 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 average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Balham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Clapham Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clapham Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% 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 0PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Park West near SW12 0PS 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 Balham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 0PS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.5 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.8 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 0PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.4 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
8,308.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.02(-11%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.76(-27%)
Other theft
9.48(-17%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(-6%)
Shoplifting
5.06(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
60.36%
Other White
39
14.18%
African
17
6.18%
Indian
12
4.36%
Irish
11
4%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
80.37%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Level 3 (A level)
12
5.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.14%
Other
1
0.47%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
41.75%
Owns with a mortgage
35
33.98%
Owns outright
16
15.53%
Other social rented
4
3.88%
Social rents from council
3
2.91%
Total households: 103

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 0PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025292, Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PLFlatsLeasehold£615,000
24 Jun 2025Unit 9, Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NEOtherFreehold£870,000
05 Jun 202530, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NAFlatsLeasehold£715,000
27 Nov 202518, New Gothic Lodge, 1, Old Devonshire Road, London, SW12 9REFlatsLeasehold£550,000
31 Mar 20253, Griffin Mews, London, SW12 0BFFlatsLeasehold£585,000

Schools

In the SW12 0PS postcode area, located within Clapham Park West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 0PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHenry Cavendish Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Bernadette Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 0PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 0PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PHWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miVariety StoreEmmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PEWalking directions to Variety Store
0.3 miLondis56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCostcutter84 Bedford Hill, London, SW12 9HRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCo-op FoodBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9ELWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 0PS, 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 023CE01003157
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 0PS

Is SW12 0PS (Clapham Park West) safe?

The area around SW12 0PS records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0PS?

The median sale price around SW12 0PS 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 0PS?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 0PS, including Henry Cavendish Primary School (Outstanding), La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (Outstanding) and St Bernadette Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 0PS?

The closest station to SW12 0PS is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 579 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 0PS?

SW12 0PS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW12 0PS 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).