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.
SW16 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1AX.
281
36
£ 66,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
The Livity School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Dunraven School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.7 km
- Balham Lodge0.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW161AX · Data under Open Government Licence