Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AA.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW16 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW16 1AA — age 38, 44% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 50.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW16 1AA is a mixed residential area on Drewstead Road, 0.7km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k, down 50.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00015735 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AA. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.5%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

25 sales · Mean £ 278,964

Semi-Detached

£ 1,250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW16 1AA is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour234
Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting72
Criminal damage and arson54
Vehicle crime54

school Local Schools

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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.8 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.0 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.0 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils1.1 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Essential Express Food And Wine0.3 km
  • Streatham Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Zagros Fresh Fish0.9 km
  • P. A. Newscentres0.9 km
  • Prentis0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.2 km
  • Lisa's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Pratt's & Payne1.0 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.5 km
  • White Lion0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • BEWYLD LTD0.2 km
  • Brooks \& Gao0.5 km
  • Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells Pub0.3 km
  • PRS - Performing Rights Society0.6 km
  • Roots0.5 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.6 km
  • Caribbean Mix0.3 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Wok D'Lite0.3 km
  • Castella Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks \& Spencer0.3 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.2 km
  • Streatham1.3 km
  • Streatham Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station0.3 km