SW16 1AF 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.
For serious buyers, SW16 1AF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOADLY ROAD, SW16 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOADLY ROAD, SW16 1AF.
603
39
£ 66,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW16 1AF's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £1.7M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AF. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,112,500
6 sales · Mean £ 2,038,333
Flat
£ 645,000
3 sales · Mean £ 639,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AF has low crime rates — 28 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
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
The Livity School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Dunraven School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Ravenstone Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.9 km
- Batch & Co0.9 km
- Hungs Restaurant0.9 km
- Polish Music Club Mikrus0.9 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.9 km
- White Lion0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- Streatham Park Bowling Club1.0 km
- Lisa's Kitchen0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Streatham Pharmacy0.7 km
- Emmis Store0.9 km
- P. A. Newscentres0.9 km
- Prentis0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
- Balham Lodge0.6 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Streatham Station1.3 km
- Balham1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AF · Data under Open Government Licence