Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW16 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

557

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British47.4%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.1%
Other / Mixed22.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences207
Anti-social behaviour187
Shoplifting166
Other theft83
Public order65

school Local Schools

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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.6 km
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Sunnyhill Primary School

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding336 pupils0.7 km
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St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils0.9 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils1.1 km
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Outstanding1200 pupils1.1 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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

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