Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW16 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1AX.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW16 1AX — age 36, 49% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW16 1AX is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

Within the SW16 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00015712 (shared with 8 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 1AX. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW16 1AX is moderate at 60 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.

Anti-social behaviour118
Violence and sexual offences76
Shoplifting45
Vehicle crime31
Burglary29

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 pupils0.8 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.8 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.9 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils1.0 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • The Thoughful Fruiter1.0 km
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Hyde Farm0.5 km
  • Variety Store0.8 km
  • Zapp1.0 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Just Jenny's Cafe0.9 km
  • El Chico0.5 km
  • SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.5 km
  • Batch & Co0.8 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Balham Lodge0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks \& Spencer0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Orient Express0.6 km
  • Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.7 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.6 km
  • Happy Garden0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Streatham Wine House0.7 km
  • White Lion0.8 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.5 km
  • Lisa's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Pratt's & Payne1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.5 km
  • Balham1.4 km
  • Streatham1.4 km