SW16 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Abbotswood 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 1AJ offers 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M, up 28.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AJ.
603
39
£ 66,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AJ 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 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.7M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 28.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AJ. 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
Terraced
£ 1,595,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,595,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,700,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,742,000
Detached
£ 1,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AJ has low crime rates — 26 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
Henry Cavendish Primary School
The Livity School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Dunraven School
Ravenstone Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.9 km
- Batch & Co1.0 km
- El Chico0.6 km
- SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.7 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua1.0 km
- Tarnips Treats Kitchen 71.0 km
- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.9 km
- White Lion0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Streatham Park Bowling Club1.0 km
- Lisa's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Streatham Pharmacy0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Bartek Express0.9 km
- Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 35 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 Food0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Balham1.3 km
- Streatham Station1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AJ · Data under Open Government Licence