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.
SW16 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1BA.
296
41
£ 66,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
The Livity School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
Dunraven School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 3 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW161BA · Data under Open Government Licence