SW16 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Drewstead Road, 0.6km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW16 1AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.9M, up 29.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00015732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AD.
296
41
£ 66,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW16 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 29.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AD. The average age is 41.1. 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
Detached
£ 1,680,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AD has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
The Livity School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Dunraven School
Ravenstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.9 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Hyde Farm0.5 km
- Variety Store0.7 km
- Zapp0.9 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.7 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
- Sahins Lounge0.8 km
- Trevo Brasserie0.8 km
- Odeon Cinema0.9 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 40.9 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.9 km
- My Godo Kitchen 60.9 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.9 km
- Tortilla0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
- Balham Lodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Five Bells0.6 km
- Lisa's Kitchen1.0 km
- Taylors0.7 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Balham1.2 km
- Streatham Station1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AD · Data under Open Government Licence