SW16 is a postcode district in Wandsworth, London, covering 1347 active and 865 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SW16 (24%) is characterised by a dynamic area with a high proportion of recent European tech professionals, alongside a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals (19%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SW16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SW16 are around £518k, down 17.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SW16 at 258 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, SW16 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SW16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SW16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SW16 postcode area.
86,722
38
£ 54,724 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SW16 — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Granton Primary School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Woodmansterne School
Crown Lane Primary School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Penwortham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Patco Newsagents (Shop And Premises)
- Londis - Rowan Road
- AA Metro Stores
- Fresh Bazar Foods And HMC Halal Meat
- Green Lane Food & Wine
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Norbury Crescent Hotel
- Conquest Guest House
- Hestia Housing \& Support
- Leigham Court Hotel
- Mount Carmel
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Carmine
- Cava-Ri
- The Moon Under Water
- Earl Ferrers
- Holland Tringham
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Affogato
- Steakout Norbury
- Stop By Jamaican Takeaway
- Subway
- Tandoor
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Behrouz Biryani, Faasos, Holy Cow
- Blacks Burgers
- Bodean's BBQ
- Bronson's Burgers
- Burger King
- + 123 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Co-op
- Delight Wedlinka
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Budgens
- + 11 more
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