Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AJ.

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Population

603

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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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.

home £1,667,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian48.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime26
Public order9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.9 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding336 pupils1.1 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils1.2 km
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Ravenstone Primary School

Good394 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Balham Lodge0.6 km
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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