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.
DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AA.
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£ 66,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Livity School
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Dunraven School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Henry Cavendish Primary School
The Orchard School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.3 km
- + 3 more
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
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Postcode Profile: SW161AA · Data under Open Government Licence