SW16 1AL 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 1AL 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AL.
603
39
£ 66,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AL 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 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,266,500
6 sales · Mean £ 1,300,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AL has low crime rates — 23 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
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
The Livity School
Dunraven School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Ravenstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- White Lion0.6 km
- The Five Bells0.6 km
- Holland Tringham0.7 km
- Taylors0.6 km
- The Manor Arms0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.9 km
- Just Doner0.8 km
- KFC0.6 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Streatham Pharmacy0.9 km
- Streatham Superstore0.8 km
- Zagros Fresh Fish0.7 km
- Aseel Food House0.8 km
- El Baraka0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.6 km
- Cafe Zara0.8 km
- Exhibit B0.7 km
- Green Cactus1.0 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.8 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
- Balham Lodge0.6 km
- Mount Carmel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.7 km
- Streatham Station1.1 km
- Streatham1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AL · Data under Open Government Licence