SW16 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Abbotswood Road, 0.4km 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 1AP offers 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M, up 49.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AP.
603
39
£ 66,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW16 1AP combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£2.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 49.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AP. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 1,700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,977,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AP has low crime rates — 25 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
Ravenstone Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Dunraven School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
- El Chico0.7 km
- SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.7 km
- Batch & Co1.0 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
37 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
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Hyde Farm0.6 km
- Variety Store0.7 km
- Zapp0.9 km
- La Parisienne1.0 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
- Balham Lodge0.5 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.9 km
- White Lion0.9 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
- Streatham Park Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Bedford1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.7 km
- Balham1.2 km
- Streatham Station1.4 km
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