SW16 1AG is a safe, established residential area on Drewstead Road, 0.7km 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 1AG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £929k, up 112.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00015732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWSTEAD ROAD, SW16 1AG.
296
41
£ 66,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AG 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
With 45% social renting, SW16 1AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 112.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AG. 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
Flat
£ 400,000
7 sales · Mean £ 409,814
Semi-Detached
£ 1,650,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,488,666
Detached
£ 1,640,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AG has low crime rates — 45 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
Dunraven School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Richard Atkins Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- The Thoughful Fruiter0.9 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Hyde Farm0.5 km
- Variety Store0.7 km
- Zapp0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.7 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
- El Chico0.5 km
- SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.6 km
- Batch & Co0.8 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 41.0 km
- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.9 km
- My Godo Kitchen 61.0 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.9 km
- Tortilla1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
- Balham Lodge0.7 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.7 km
- White Lion0.9 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.5 km
- Lisa's Kitchen1.0 km
- The Five Bells0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.5 km
- Balham1.3 km
- Streatham1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AG · Data under Open Government Licence