SW16 1BE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
SW16 1BE is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00015745 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW16 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1BE.
557
32
£ 66,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW16 1BE has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BE. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1BE is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunraven School
Sunnyhill Primary School
The Livity School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Streatham Wells Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Five Bells0.5 km
- Holland Tringham0.3 km
- Taylors0.4 km
- The Manor Arms0.5 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.4 km
- Cafe Zara0.7 km
- Exhibit B0.6 km
- Green Cactus0.6 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.7 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Cake Box0.3 km
- Chung Chun Korea Hotdog0.1 km
- Estate Office Coffee0.7 km
- Fully Loaded0.5 km
- Greggs @ Tesco0.7 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Streatham Superstore0.4 km
- Zagros Fresh Fish0.2 km
- Fish Tale0.7 km
- Streatham Hill Minimarket0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Conquest Guest House1.0 km
- Mount Carmel0.9 km
- Leigham Court Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham0.6 km
- Streatham Hill0.7 km
- Streatham Station0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161BE · Data under Open Government Licence