Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW16 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

296

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW16 1BA has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SW16 1BA 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW16 1BA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00015732 (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 1BA. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean19.0%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BA is moderate at 59 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 behaviour120
Violence and sexual offences78
Shoplifting45
Vehicle crime44
Burglary31

school Local Schools

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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.5 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Bernadette Catholic Junior School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Lisa's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.7 km
  • White Lion0.9 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.5 km
  • The Five Bells0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Batch \& Co SW160.9 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Batch & Co0.7 km
  • Kaspa's Desserts0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks \& Spencer0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.8 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • Happy Garden0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Streatham Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Day Lewis Streatham0.8 km
  • De Montford Mini Market0.5 km
  • LC Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Methu Convenience0.7 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.4 km
  • Balham1.3 km
  • Streatham1.5 km