SW16 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Hoadly Road, 0.5km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW16, SW16 1AE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.5M, up 105.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOADLY ROAD, SW16 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOADLY ROAD, SW16 1AE.
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39
£ 66,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW16 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.5M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 105.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AE. The average age is 39.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,602,500
4 sales · Mean £ 2,490,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
The Livity School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Dunraven School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Ravenstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe1.0 km
- Batch & Co0.9 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.5 km
- Cafe Zara0.7 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.9 km
- White Lion0.7 km
- The Five Bells0.5 km
- Holland Tringham0.9 km
- Taylors0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- Just Doner1.0 km
- KFC0.6 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Streatham Pharmacy0.7 km
- Streatham Superstore1.0 km
- Zagros Fresh Fish0.8 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Aseel Food House1.0 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.7 km
- Balham Lodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Streatham Station1.2 km
- Streatham1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AE · Data under Open Government Licence